This guide tells you how to respond or file an answer in a civil case in Texas. To e-file through the State of Texas' electronic portal EFileTexas.Gov, you must first select an electronic filing service provider (EFSP). Check your county or municipality's website for any available legal forms. Pleadings are the first documents filed in a lawsuit. They are court papers that formally explain the essential views of the parties involved in a legal. This article provides strategies and references for drafting pleadings and other court documents when you cannot find the right form. Rule 21 - Filing and Serving Pleadings and Motions (a) Filing and Service Required. Where do I file my pleadings if I am a Pro se filer? An original and one judge's copy of each pleading, motion, or other paper that is submitted on paper must be filed with the clerk.