If not requested by the objecting party, and if there are other parties named as additional defendants, TxDOT will ensure that precepts (or citations) are issued and served on each party named in the suit.

Even though the objections are filed by a defendant, it is in the State's best interest to have the precepts (citations) issued and served if the objecting party fails to do so. Where the objecting party is the only defendant, do not arrange for precepts until conferring with AAG. With the exception of the first item, the steps given in of the Eminent Domain Guide will then be followed.