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The deadline to file an answer to a lawsuit depends on the court which issues service for the lawsuit. In a county or district court, the defendant must answer ?on or before a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 20 days after the date of service thereof.? Tex.

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 99(b) instructs, ?The citation shall direct the defendant to file a written answer to the plaintiff's petition on or before a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of twenty days after the date of service thereof.?

Make several copies of the papers you want to give the judge as evidence (called ?exhibits?) and research how to present them to the judge in the Rules of Evidence. Some courts require that you have your evidence exhibits numbered before your trial, but not at regular hearings.

File (turn in) your completed answer form with the court. To file online, go to E-File Texas ( ) [11] and follow the instructions. To file in person, take your answer (and copies) to the district clerk's office in the county where the plaintiff filed the case.

An Answer is sometimes called an ?Original Answer? or a ?General Denial.? There is no fee to file an Answer. You are required to send a copy of the Answer you file to the person who signed the lawsuit against you and keep a copy for yourself.

Go to the court with the name of the person you want to sue or the agent of service for the business. (The Secretary of State will have the name for the agent of service for most companies?State Capitol Room, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701, 512-463-5701). The court will give you a petition to complete.