A Checklist of issues that plaintiff's counsel should consider when drafting the petition and preparing other case-initiating documents for a lawsuit in Texas district and county court. This Checklist explains how to draft the different sections of a petition, including the caption and title, introduction, party descriptions, jurisdiction and venue, factual allegations, and causes of action. It also outlines the requirements for demanding a jury trial, pleading a class action, drafting a signature block, including any necessary verification, and attaching and incorporating exhibits.