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Below are links to frequently requested forms and resources with forms.
If you cannot find a form that works for your situation, you can visit the Law Library to use other books and databases or visit the Texas Law Help website. Westlaw access inside the Law Library has access to forms for both civil and criminal matters. The forms links provided below are for the most requested forms by patrons.
Disclaimer: Hays County makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided on the linked sites and forms. The Hays County Law Library is not responsible for updating these forms and is, therefore, not responsible for any errors. The Hays County Law Library does not have staff attorneys who can provide legal advice. It is highly recommended that you read the instructions and not just look at the forms. Patrons must conduct research and read the instructions and descriptions of the forms to determine which form best suits their situation. Patrons must research to ensure the accuracy of the forms they submit to the Clerk and Courts. Hays County is not responsible for any errors or actions of a listed organization, website, or form. The listing of an organization on this page should not be construed as an endorsement by the county.
The information provided by the Hays County Law Library is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.
Websites & Resources with Forms
Texas State Law Library
Texas State Law Library (TSLL) assists with the legal research needs of the Texas Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Office of the Attorney General, state agencies and commissions, and the citizens of the State. It is a public Law Library that provides resources to the general public representing themselves in legal matters. The TSLL offers a variety of resources and online databases that are accessible remotely after registration. Patrons can research based on a topic or known resources and databases. Also, TSLL accepts requests for research assistance via email, phone, and chat service.
TSLL - Self-Help This link directs patrons to self-help materials
TSLL - Legal Forms This link leads patrons to the most requested forms available for download
TSLL - Research Guides by Topic This link directs patrons to self-help materials categorized by subject
TSLL - Legal Clinics This link leads patrons to information about legal clinics in Texas
TSLL - Digital Collection This link directs patrons to the digital collection of electronic books
and databases available
TSLL - Ask a Librarian This link leads patrons to the Ask A Librarian source with information to chat online, call, or send an email request
TSLL - Catalog This link leads patrons to a sublink with the catalog of the Library’s e-books and web resources
Texas Law Help
Texas Law Help is a website that provides access to various informational brochures, instructions, forms, and toolkits. The site offers a live chat feature to request assistance locating forms and information. Some topics, but not all, covered on the website are:
- Divorce
- Protective Orders
- Name Change
- Adult Adoption
- Non-Disclosure
- Occupational Driver’s License
- Transfer on Death Deed Forms
- Visitation Enforcement
- Expunction
- Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (Asking for custody, visitation, child support, or medical support)
- Modification – Changing a family court order regarding the parent-child relationship (custody, visitation, child support, or medical support)
Texas Court Help
Texas Court Help provides information and videos about navigating the Texas court system, legal procedures, finding an attorney, legal assistance, and forms.
Texas Advocacy Project
The Texas Advocacy Project assists the public and survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Texas with free legal services, access to the justice system, education, and prevention. The public can apply online or call 1-800-374 HOPE (4673). Phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site includes downloadable forms for filing a Protective Order.
Texas Judicial Branch
Texas Judicial Branch provides comprehensive information about the Texas Judicial Branch, including the State’s court system and judicial agencies. The website includes information about Texas courts, the various levels and jurisdictions, rules, forms, organizations, publications, training, programs, services, and judicial data. The Texas Judicial Branch Rules and Forms page includes forms and information covering a range of subjects, including civil and criminal matters, family, probate, wills, and guardianship. Their information may also address clerks, appellants, jurors, and self-represented litigants.
Texas Justice Court Training Center
The Texas Justice Court Training Center, a legal department from Texas State University, offers criminal and civil forms for judges, court personnel, constables, deputy constables, and self-represented litigants. A limited number of Spanish forms are also available.
Texas Attorney General
The Texas Attorney General provides information, procedures, and forms for the office's duties. The Texas Attorney General is responsible for enforcing child support orders, open government laws, legal advice to state officials, and representing the state of Texas in court. The Texas Attorney General protects Texans against consumer fraud, waste, and abuse and safeguards the freedoms of Texans as guaranteed by the United States and Texas Constitutions.
Texas Attorney General - Child Support
Texas Attorney General - Child Support Division is Texas's official public child support agency. The web link provides information on applying, paying, receiving, and modifying child support.
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas provides several resources for the public, including finding an attorney, informational pamphlets, sample forms, and information to file ethical or other complaints against an attorney.
State Bar of Texas Juvenile Law Section
The State Bar of Texas Juvenile Law Section focuses on matters related to Juvenile law. Resources available on the site include newsletters, case summaries, an article library, and specialization credit. Sample forms are available for download but should be reviewed by an attorney for accurate completion.
Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) Resources for the General Public
Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) Resources for the General Public is a website with informational content on various legal topics. TYLA is a State Bar of Texas department for lawyers under 36 who create and publish various pamphlets, videos, and other materials addressing legal topics for the general public. The publications discuss guardianship, divorce, probate, child protective services, domestic abuse, alcohol poisoning, education, jurors, elder care, and more.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission - Advanced Directives
Texas Health and Human Services Commission—Advanced Directives provides legal documents allowing medical decisions regarding mental health treatment, medical treatment, and end-of-life decisions.
Hays County Clerk Webpage
Hays County Clerk's office includes two divisions, Records and Courts, led by the elected County Clerk. The County Clerk’s office provides several services for Hays County residents. The department maintains official public records, Commissioner’s Court archives, property deed recordings, liens, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, beer and wine license applications, Business D.B.A. or business as’ records, Military discharges, and Marks and Brands. The Court's division of the County Clerk department maintains criminal misdemeanor, civil, probate, and guardianship cases. The Court’s division functions include accepting criminal payments, original wills for filing (for probate or safekeeping), Letters of Testamentary, Administration, Guardianship, and issuing citations.

Forms - Instructions and Forms
Civil Forms
The Texas Law Help site has generic civil forms.
Divorce without Children
Hays County Standing Orders must accompany the Divorce Petition when filed at the District Clerk’s office.
Supreme Court Approved Divorce Forms
The packet is for Uncontested, No Minor Children, No Real Property divorces and includes instructions, a Petition, an Answer, and a Decree.
Divorce without Children Instructions and Forms - Agreed (Texas Law Help)
“Agreed” means you and your spouse agree about all the issues and will both sign the necessary court forms.
The Texas Law Help site includes the instructions and forms listed below.
- Instructions
- Original Petition for Divorce [Divorce Set A – Opposite Sex]
- Original Petition for Divorce [Divorce Set D – Same Sex]
- Civil Case Information Sheet
- Information on Suit Affecting the Family Relationship
- Fee Waiver (Bilingual) - Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
- Waiver of Service Only (Specific Waiver) [Divorce Set A – Opposite Sex or D – Same Sex]
- Respondent's Original Answer [Divorce Set A – Opposite Sex or D – Same Sex]
- Final Decree of Divorce [Divorce Set A – Opposite Sex]
- Final Decree of Divorce [Divorce Set D – Same Sex]
- Sample Testimony for Opposite-Sex Divorce without Children
- Sample Testimony for Same-Sex Divorce without Children
- Affidavit for Prove-Up of Agreed Divorce Without Children
- Order Restoring Name Used Before Marriage [Divorce without Children]
Divorce without Children Instructions and Forms - Default (Texas Law Help)
“Default” means you have your spouse served with the initial divorce papers and your spouse does not file an answer with the court. If your spouse is served and defaults (does not file an answer with the court), you can finish your divorce without your spouse.
The Texas Law Help site includes the instructions and forms listed below.
- Instructions
- Original Petition for Divorce [Divorce Set A – Opposite Sex]
- Original Petition for Divorce [Divorce Set D – Same Sex]
- Civil Case Information Sheet
- Information on Suit Affecting the Family Relationship (Excluding Adoptions)
- Fee Waiver (Bilingual) - Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
- Final Decree of Divorce [Divorce Set A – Opposite Sex]
- Final Decree of Divorce [Divorce Set D – Same Sex]
- Certificate of Last Known Mailing Address
- Military Status Declaration
- Military Status Affidavit
- Sample Testimony for Opposite-Sex Divorce without Children
- Sample Testimony for Same-Sex Divorce without Children
- Affidavit for Prove-Up of Default Divorce without Children
- Order Restoring Name Used Before Marriage [Divorce without Children]
Divorce with Children Under 18
Divorce with Children Under 18 Instructions and Forms – Agreed (Texas Law Help)
“Agreed” means you and your spouse agree about all the issues and will both sign the necessary court forms. Your divorce can be finished by agreement if you and your spouse agree on all the issues (including custody, visitation, and child support) and are both willing to sign the divorce forms.
The Texas Law Help site includes the instructions and forms listed below.
- Original Petition for Divorce [Divorce Set B]
- Civil Case Information Sheet
- Fee Waiver (Bilingual) - Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
- Information on Suit Affecting the Family Relationship (Excluding Adoptions)
- Exhibit: Out-of-State Party Declaration
- Required Initial Disclosures in Divorces, Annulments, and Suits to Declare Marriage Void (for suits filed BEFORE September 1, 2023)
- Waiver of Service Only (Specific Waiver) [Divorce Set B]
- Respondent's Original Answer [Divorce Set B]
- Final Decree of Divorce [Divorce Set B]
- Standard Possession Order
- Income Withholding for Support
- Sample Testimony for Divorce with Children
- Affidavit for Prove-Up of Agreed Divorce with Children
- Record of Support Order
- Low-Income Child Support Guidelines Handout
Divorce with Children Under 18 Instructions and Forms – Default (Texas Law Help)
“Default” means you have your spouse served with the initial divorce papers and your spouse does not file an answer with the court. If your spouse is served and defaults (does not file an answer with the court), you can finish your divorce without your spouse. Your divorce can be finished by default (without your spouse) if your spouse is served, and your spouse does not file an answer or otherwise appear in court.
The Texas Law Help site includes the instructions and forms listed below.
- Original Petition for Divorce [Divorce Set B]
- Civil Case Information Sheet
- Exhibit: Out-of-State Party Declaration
- Fee Waiver (Bilingual) - Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
- Final Decree of Divorce [Divorce Set B]
- Standard Possession Order
- Income Withholding for Support
- Information on Suit Affecting the Family Relationship (Excluding Adoptions)
- Certificate of Last Known Mailing Address
- Military Status Declaration
- Military Status Affidavit
- Sample Testimony for Divorce with Children
- Default Divorce with Children Prove-Up Affidavit
- Low-Income Child Support Guidelines Handout
- Out-of-State Party Declaration - Guided Form
Divorce with Children Under 18 with Existing Final Child Custody or Support Order
“Agreed” means your divorce can be finished by agreement if you and your spouse agree on all the issues (including custody, visitation, and child support) and are both willing to sign the divorce forms.
The Texas Law Help site includes the instructions and forms listed below.
- Original Petition for Divorce [Divorce Set C]
- Civil Case Information Sheet
- Exhibit: Out-of-State Party Declaration
- Fee Waiver (Bilingual) - Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
- Required Initial Disclosures in Divorces, Annulments, and Suits to Declare Marriage Void (for suits filed BEFORE September 1, 2023)
- Respondent's Original Answer [Divorce Set C]
- Waiver of Service Only (Specific Waiver) [Divorce Set C]
- Final Decree of Divorce [Divorce Set C]
- Information on Suit Affecting the Family Relationship (Excluding Adoptions)
- Sample Testimony for Divorce with Prior Final Order Regarding Children
“Default” means you have your spouse served with the initial divorce papers, and your spouse does not file an answer with the court. If your spouse is served and defaults (does not file an answer with the court), you can finish your divorce without your spouse.
The Texas Law Help site includes the instructions and forms listed below.
- Original Petition for Divorce [Divorce Set C]
- Civil Case Information Sheet
- Exhibit: Out-of-State Party Declaration
- Fee Waiver (Bilingual) - Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
- Final Decree of Divorce [Divorce Set C]
- Information on Suit Affecting the Family Relationship (Excluding Adoptions)
- Sample Testimony for Divorce with Prior Final Order Regarding Children
- Certificate of Last Known Mailing Address
- Military Status Affidavit
- Military Status Declaration
Divorce Answer and/or Counterpetition
Divorce - Other Forms
Final Hearing - Contested - Family
Child Visitation and Possession Orders
The Texas Law Help Child Visitation and Possession Orders webpage has instructions and forms listed below.
- Standard Possession Order
- Modified Possession Order
- Supervised Possession Order
Child Custody & Visitation
The Texas Law Help Child Custody & Visitation webpage offers instructions and forms on custody, visitation, and support.
SAPCR - Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship - Not the Child's Parent
SAPCR - Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship - Child's Parent
SAPCR - Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship - Response
Child Custody - Temporary Restraining Orders, Injunctions, Orders in Child Custody
Notice - Service (Serving Court Documents)
Name Change
The Texas Law Help site includes name change forms for children and adults, instructions, petitions, and order forms.
Name Change Instructions and Forms for an Adult
Name Change Instructions and Forms for Children
- Name Change – Child: Both Parents Agree
- Name Change – Child: One parent filing – other parent will be served
- Name Change – Child: One parent filing – other parent is dead or rights terminated
- Name Change – Child: Nonparent conservator will file – Parents, conservator, or legal guardian will be served
- Name Change – Child: Nonparent Conservator, Parents, Other Conservator, or Legal Guardian Agree to File Together
Nondisclosure & Expunction
Eviction
Visit the Hays County Justice of the Peace – Evictions webpage for information and forms regarding the eviction process.
Small Claim or Debt Claim
Visit the Hays County Justice of the Peace – Debt Claim webpage for forms related to debt claims and small claims.
If the forms on the Hays County Justice of the Peace page do not work for your situation, visit the weblinks below.
Probate & Guardianship
Visit the Hays County Clerk – Courts webpage for information on the topics and forms below.
Guardianship Forms
Annual Report
Probate Forms
Small Estate Affidavit
Visit the Texas Judicial Branch website for instructions and forms on the topics below.
Wills
Transfer on Death Deed
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