The affidavit should state the basis for the affiant’s personal knowledge of the facts alleged. See the practice notes at section 8.58 concerning affidavits generally.
An unsworn declaration may be used in place of an affidavit. See section 8.58 and form 8-27.
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Include the following notice if a minor is named in the caption, if the home address is stated in the affidavit, or if the affidavit contains other unredacted sensitive data. See § 6 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual concerning protection of sensitive data in filed documents. |
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA
[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]
Affidavit in Support of Method of Alternative Service
[Rule 106]
[Name] appeared in person before me today and stated under oath:
“My name is [name of affiant]. I am above the age of eighteen years, and I am fully competent to make this affidavit. The facts stated in this affidavit are within my personal knowledge and are true and correct.
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Select as applicable. |
“The usual place of business of [name of person entitled to citation] is [name of business], located at [address, city], [county] County, Texas.
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Or |
“The usual place of abode of [name of person entitled to citation] is [address, city], [county] County, Texas.
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Or |
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Describe other place where the person can probably be found, specifically stating reasons the person can be found there. |
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Include the following if applicable. |
“[Name of person entitled to citation] can be given notice of this suit by [state manner of service and reason that it will be reasonably effective to give notice of suit].”
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Continue with the following. |
Affiant
SIGNED under oath before me on ______________________________.
Notary Public, State of Texas