You must fill out this form completely and sign it before filing it. Court HowTos (Civil Procedure) This guide tells you how to respond or file an answer in a civil case in Texas.In Texas, a verified answer is a type of pleading that a defendant can file in response to a plaintiff's petition or complaint. The deadline to file your answer depends on what type of court you have been sued in. The answer date is usually always a Monday. 1. Print out the Defendant's Answer form. To submit a complaint to the HHS Ombudsman, you can: Fill out this online form. Call 866-566-8989 8 a.m. Submit Your Complaint Form and Documents. This post is the fifth in a sevenpart series written to explain how verified denials are used in answering a lawsuit.