Note that in some counties, this form may also be called a show-cause order. If the clerk does not prepare his own show-cause notice, this form may be used.
Show-Cause Notice
State of Texas)
County of)
To: [name and address of respondent]
WHEREAS, in Cause No. [number], pending in the [designation] Court of [county] County, Texas, in which [name of plaintiff] is Plaintiff and [name of defendant] is Defendant, a Motion to Hold [name of respondent] in Contempt has been filed. A copy is attached and reference is made to it for the relief sought. On presentation and consideration of the motion, the Honorable [name of presiding judge], Judge of the Court, has entered an Order to Show Cause;
AND WHEREAS the motion has been set for hearing;
THEREFORE you, [name of respondent], are hereby notified to appear before the Judge of the Court at the [county] County Courthouse, in the city of [city], Texas, on [date of hearing] at [time] to show cause why the motion should not be granted.
HEREIN FAIL NOT to obey this writ.
Witness my hand and seal of office at [city, county] County, Texas, on
________________________________.
Clerk of the [designation] Court of
[county] County, Texas
By
Deputy
Officer’s Return
I received this writ on ________________ at ____ __.m. and executed it on ________________ at ____ __.m. by
__________________________________________________________________________.
I actually and necessarily traveled ________ miles in executing this writ, and my fees are $____________.
This original returned on ____________________________.
[Name of officer if known]
[Identification of officer]
__________________ County, Texas
By
Deputy