Texas Citation by Publication Online
Senate Bill 891 (Huffman/Leach)
July 1, 2020
Currently, service of citation by publication occurs in local newspapers. This method is becoming more expensive and questions have arisen about the utility of such service. Under SB 891, OCA is required to establish a website that allows for service of citation by publication to occur via a website (in addition to service by publication in a newspaper or as an alternative to service by publication in certain circumstances where the cost is prohibitive or a newspaper is not available. This site is intended to be no cost individuals or to the counties.