Rule 507.4.Issuance of Writs
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 507.4 requires every writ from a justice court to be in writing and to be issued and signed officially by the judge, and sets the form the writ must take.
Full Text of Rule 507.4
Every writ from the justice courts must be in writing and be issued and signed by the judge officially. The style thereof must be “The State of Texas.” It must, except where otherwise specially provided by law or these rules, be directed to the person or party upon whom it is to be served, be made returnable to the court, and note the date of its issuance.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 507.4 governs the court's writs. Every writ from a justice court must be in writing and be issued and signed officially by the judge. The rule prescribes the writ's style and form so that process from the court is regular and enforceable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues writs in Texas justice court?
The judge. Rule 507.4 requires every writ to be in writing and issued and signed officially by the judge.
What style or heading must a Texas justice court writ carry?
"The State of Texas." Rule 507.4 requires every writ to carry that style.
What information must a justice court writ include?
Rule 507.4 requires the writ be directed to the person or party to be served, be returnable to the court, and note the date it issued.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 507.4), published by the Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas. The plain-English summary is original and draws on official sources. Last verified June 28, 2026. ·
Official source
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