Texas community resource
Dismissal for Want of Prosecution Retain or Reinstate Guided Form
TexasLawHelp.org
Free guided interview and public instructions for asking a Texas court to keep an inactive case open or reopen it after dismissal for want of prosecution.
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How to get help
Determine whether the case is pending or already dismissed, schedule a hearing with the clerk or court coordinator, complete the correct motion and order, file the motion, serve the file-stamped copy on the other side with the required notice, keep proof of service, and attend the hearing.
Who this service helps
A party whose civil case is on a dismissal docket, or has been dismissed for want of prosecution, may use the appropriate retain or reinstate path if the filing deadline and case circumstances allow.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas civil legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
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Cost / fees
TexasLawHelp states that its information and forms are free and not for sale; court filing, recording, service, notary, copying, or legal-service costs may still apply when relevant.
About this service
The tool supports motions and proposed orders to retain a case on the docket before dismissal or reinstate it after dismissal, with hearing and service steps.
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