Citation by Publication

  • Who Signs
    • Each special commissioner
  • Where Filed
    • Court record of court where proceedings are pending.
  • When Filed
    • After special commissioners have signed the notice.
  • Helpful Suggestions
    • Fill in Cause Number, date and location (refer to Order Scheduling a Hearing).
    • Ensure the name of the court, the date the original petition was filed for the case and the name and address of AAG are included.
    • Ensure the County where the tract of land is located is included.
    • Take to either the sheriff or constable of the county or the clerk of the court in which the proceedings are pending to be served.
    • At this time do not serve Notice of Hearing to landowners whose identities and locations are known.
    • When the Citation by Publication is delivered to be served, include accounting authorization for payment.
    • Process payment through TxC.
    • Send file-marked copy to AAG.