Getting a patent in Texas is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).A stepbystep overview of a patent application and maintenance process. The five stages of a patent process. A prelude to patent claim drafting. Today we pick up from there to discuss in a very basic way what must go into your patent claim. 1) Fill Out A 30-60 Minute Form. 2) Pay Your 299 USD Invoice. What Attorney Should You Use To File a Patent? What Is The Patent Application Process?