The Texas Civil Cover Sheet is a form that must be filed along with the initial documents in a civil court case in Texas. The form includes information about the parties to the lawsuit, the case's nature, and the relief sought. The Texas Civil Cover Sheet is used to help the court process the case in a timely and efficient manner. There are three types of Texas Civil Cover Sheet: the Original Petition, the Citations, and the Counterclaim Cover Sheet. The Original Petition Cover Sheet is used for filing a new case; the Citations Cover Sheet is used to file an answer to a suit; and the Counterclaim Cover Sheet is used to file a counterclaim. The information required for the Texas Civil Cover Sheet includes party information, case type, case number, names of attorneys, and claims and relief sought.