Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Petition (TX) | Practical Law
A Practice Note explaining how to draft a petition to commence litigation in Texas district or county court. This Note explains how to draft the caption, title, introduction, discovery control plan, parties, jurisdiction, venue, facts, causes of action, damages, jury demand, prayer for relief, signature block, and verification (when required). This Note also discusses issues to consider when attaching exhibits to the petition, drafting the citation, and paying the required filing fees.