E-Filing System for Texas Courts

The Official E-Filing System for Texas

Beginning this year, TexFile will allow attorneys and litigants to initiate new cases and file subsequent pleadings and documents online − anytime, anywhere − in a secure and cost-effective manner. This means most of the business of Texas courts will be conducted in a paperless environment.

This is an exciting time for Texas courts and we look forward to working with you throughout this process!

File court documents anytime, anywhere with TexFile, Texas' secure, cost-effective e-filing system

Courts

E-filing allows courts, clerks and judges to:

Receive, review, and accept documents online
Move documents directly into case or document management systems
Retrieve and view documents within minutes rather than days
Spend less time scanning and processing
paper documents
Increase staff efficiency and productivity
by reducing redundant activities
Decrease incorrect fee errors with
automatic fee calculation
Get direct payment of fees without
check handling or credit card problems.

News & Events

Webinars
During March we conducted and recorded several filer and reviewer training webinars. These sessions are recommended for counties currently e-filing.

Information Session
Join us for the TexFile Information Session on Wednesday, May 22 at the Hilton Austin. This meeting is open to all Texas courts.

Filers

E-filing allows attorneys, paralegals, and other filers to:

Select the service provider of your choice and register free-of-charge
Submit court documents online to any participating court
Have your filing fees automatically calculated for you when you submit filings
Receive filing status updates via email
Get a file-stamped copy upon the clerk’s acceptance.

Transition Information

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Key Dates

September 1, 2013: If you are currently e-filing with the existing Texas.gov system, your transition to TexFile will occur between September 1, 2013 and February 28, 2014.
January 1, 2014: Mandatory e-filing takes effect for the 10 most populous counties in the State. The TexFile team along with OCA will be reaching out to those counties to ensure a smooth transition.
March 1, 2014: All counties not already e-filing can begin the implementation of TexFile. This implementation will be driven mainly by the Supreme Court mandate schedule.