[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in this manual.]
Affidavit of Failure to Give Security for Costs
[Name of affiant] appeared in person before me today and stated under oath:
“I am the attorney ad litem for the [proposed ward/ward] in the above cause.
“On [date], the Court entered an order requiring [name of party] to give security for costs within twenty days of the date of notice to that party of entry of the order. A copy of the order was duly served on [name of party] on [date]. The time for compliance has expired.
“[Name of party] failed to give security for costs, as ordered, before the expiration of that time, and neglected and omitted to comply with the order of this Court. [Name of party] has filed no affidavit of inability to comply with the order of this Court.
“I have personal knowledge of the facts stated in this affidavit, and they are true and correct.”
[Name of affiant]
SIGNED under oath before me on ______________________________.
Notary Public, State of Texas