Are there different types of discovery requests? You only need to sign and deliver the discovery request to the other party or the other party's attorney.Written discovery requests include interrogatories, requests for production and inspection of documents, requests for disclosure and requests for admissions. During discovery, parties obtain evidence relevant to their claims or defenses. Discovery in Texas family law can be confusing. In this articles, our attorneys the expain the the forms of discovery in Texas family law cases. What about a response to a discovery request? You are not required to file discovery requests or responses to discovery requests with the clerk. Rule 198 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure outlines the parameters of a Request for Admission as well as any responses to the request, including objections. Discovery is the fact finding and evidence gathering process of a case.