Texas community resource
Non-Family Civil Remote Appearance Toolkit
TexasLawHelp.org
Free Texas forms and instructions for requesting permission to appear by video or telephone in a civil case that is not a family-law matter.
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How to get help
Confirm the court's local procedures, complete the appropriate motion and proposed order, file and serve them early enough for consideration, monitor for the judge's ruling, provide any required notice of remote appearance, and test the authorized technology before the proceeding.
Who this service helps
For a party in a Texas civil case other than a family-law case who wants to ask the court to allow participation by video or phone. The judge controls whether and how a remote appearance may occur.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
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Cost / fees
The guide and forms are free. Filing, service, copies, telephone, internet, equipment, and legal-assistance costs may apply.
About this service
The toolkit includes a motion to appear remotely, proposed order, notice of remote appearance, and objection form. It explains checking local procedures, filing and serving the request, obtaining a ruling, and preparing for the approved platform.
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