Texas community resource
Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
Texas Office of Court Administration
Supreme Court of Texas-approved bilingual form for asking a Texas court to allow a person to proceed without prepaying court costs or an appeal bond because the person cannot afford them.
How to get help
Complete the bilingual statement accurately, attach the supporting items requested by the form, sign it, and file it with the clerk for the court handling the case or appeal. Protect the sensitive personal and financial data identified in the form.
Who this service helps
A person who cannot afford payment of court costs or an appeal bond may submit the statement in a covered Texas court; the court applies governing rules and may review or contest the claim.
Where this service is available
Service area: People seeking relief from court costs or an appeal bond in eligible Texas civil proceedings, including cases in Central Texas.
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Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
The standardized form is free to download. Whether costs or an appeal bond are waived, deferred, or required is determined under court rules and the person's case.
About this service
The English-Spanish form gathers case, household, public-benefit, income, expense, property, debt, and legal-aid information for the court's affordability determination.
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