Tex. R. Civ. P. 142 · 6. Costs and Security Therefor
SECURITY FOR COSTS
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Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
The clerk shall require from the plaintiff fees for services rendered before issuing any process unless filing is requested pursuant to Rule 145 of these rules.
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- As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
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- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1463426/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf (PDF pages 96)
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