A sample answer and cross-claims that a defendant may use to respond to a petition and assert its own claims against a co-defendant in a Texas district or county court civil lawsuit. This Standard Document contains integrated drafting notes with important explanations and tips for drafting an answer and cross-claims, including how to format the answer and cross-claims, assert a special appearance, motion to transfer venue, and special pleas. It also explains how to respond to allegations in the plaintiff's petition with a general denial, special and verified denials, and affirmative defenses.