Tex. Civ. Practice & Remedies Code Section 30.014
Pleadings Must Contain Partial Identification Information

(a)

In a civil action, including a probate or guardianship proceeding, filed in a district court, county court, statutory county court, or statutory probate court, each party or the party’s attorney shall include in its initial pleading:

(1)

the last three numbers of the party’s driver’s license number, if the party has been issued a driver’s license; and

(2)

the last three numbers of the party’s social security number, if the party has been issued a social security number.

(b)

A court may, on its own motion or the motion of a party, order that an initial pleading be amended to contain the information listed under Subsection (a) if the court determines that the pleading does not contain that information. A court may find a party in contempt if the party does not amend the pleading as ordered by the court under this subsection.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 143 (S.B. 699), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Amended by:

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 521 (S.B. 626), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 576 (S.B. 615), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 30.014 — Pleadings Must Contain Partial Identification Information, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.30.htm#30.014 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

30.001
Instrument to Waive Service or Confess Judgment 30.002
Expiration of Judge’s Term 30.003
Legislative Continuance 30.004
Notice to Attorney General for Certain Suits 30.005
Religious Holy Day 30.006
Certain Law Enforcement Agency Records Not Subject to Discovery 30.007
Production of Financial Institution Records 30.008
Demand for Jury Trial in Justice Court 30.009
Mistrial in Justice Court or Municipal Court 30.010
Personal Identifying Information Privileged from Discovery by Inmate or Committed Person 30.011
Electronic Subpoena Application 30.012
Use of Communication Equipment in Certain Proceedings 30.013
Confidential Identity in Actions Involving Sexual Abuse of a Minor 30.014
Pleadings Must Contain Partial Identification Information 30.015
Provision of Current Address of Party in Civil Action 30.016
Recusal or Disqualification of Certain Judges 30.017
Claims Against Certain Judges 30.018
Court Clerk’s Execution Docket 30.021
Award of Attorney’s Fees in Relation to Certain Motions to Dismiss 30.022
Award of Attorney’s Fees in Actions Challenging Abortion Laws 30.0035
Personal Service of Process During Legislative Proceeding Prohibited

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 30.014’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 30.014 — Pleadings Must Contain Partial Identification Information, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.30.htm#30.014 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).