Texas Family Court Forms

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Texas publishes its family law forms through the state judicial branch, and the official statewide collection linked below is the source of truth. Always download from the official page so you get the current revision, because courts update forms without announcing it.

The official documents further down this page are direct links we have verified on government websites, grouped by what each one is used for. Counties can add their own cover sheets, standing orders, or local forms on top of the statewide set, so check your local clerk's website before you file.

Official Texas form sources

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Texas family law forms (official index) (Texas judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Texas family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.txcourts.gov/rules-forms/forms

Texas court self-help resources (Texas courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Texas family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.texaslawhelp.org

Texas financial affidavit and disclosure forms (texasattorneygeneral.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Texas family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.txcourts.gov/programs-services/self-help/

eFileTexas.gov (Tyler Technologies): Texas has one statewide e-filing system that works in every county, and people without lawyers are welcome to use it. E-filing is required for attorneys but optional for you, so paper filing with the district clerk also works. https://www.efiletexas.gov/

Texas judicial directory (Texas judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.txcourts.gov/judicial-directory/

Texas state courts website (Texas judicial branch): The official home of the Texas court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.txcourts.gov

Verified official Texas documents

These links open official Texas government documents directly. If a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Official link data for Texas was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Are Texas family court forms free?

Yes. Official court forms are published free on Texas government websites. You never need to pay a private company just to get the form itself.

How do I know a form is the current version?

Download it from the official Texas forms collection and check the revision date printed on the form. Direct document links can go stale after a revision, so when in doubt, search the official index by form name or number.

Does my county add its own forms?

Some counties add local cover sheets, standing orders, or extra local forms on top of the statewide set. Check your local clerk of court website, or ask the clerk's office, before you file.