Texas Advice of Penalties/Acknowledgment is a document used in Texas civil court proceedings. It is a form that the plaintiff must provide to the defendant when filing a lawsuit. The document informs the defendant of the potential penalties they could face if they fail to respond to the lawsuit. It also acknowledges that the defendant has received the required notice and understands the penalties for failing to respond. The document is typically filed with the court along with the complaint or petition. There are two types of Texas Advice of Penalties/Acknowledgment: * Advice of Penalties: This form is used when the plaintiff is filing a lawsuit seeking monetary damages and/or injunctive relief. It outlines the penalties the defendant could face if they fail to respond to the lawsuit. * Acknowledgment: This form is used when the plaintiff is filing a lawsuit seeking only injunctive relief. It acknowledges that the defendant has received the required notice and understands the penalties for failing to respond.