eFileTexas.gov manages the online flow of filing information between filers and court clerks in Texas. To submit case documents, filers use a certified electronic filing service provider (EFSP), which sends filings to participating courts. The service supports civil, family, probate, and criminal cases. Its eService feature sends case documents to other parties by email and tracks when recipients receive and open them. Attorneys must e-file at appellate, district, and county court levels; participating justice of the peace courts are listed separately. Pro Se filers can submit documents, and Guide-and-File Self-Help Services can help prepare and submit some frequently filed documents. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, though court review follows local schedules. All users must register first. The state-provided EFSP has no usage fee, but submissions with court costs are subject to a convenience fee, and commercial EFSPs may add charges. The FAQ lists a 2.89% credit card processing fee. EFSPs are independent services, so their additional services and fees vary.
Who it is for
eFileTexas.gov suits Texas filers submitting documents to participating courts, including attorneys and Pro Se filers. It may also help filers who want electronic service and tracking for document delivery.
What is good
- Supports civil, family, probate, and criminal cases.
- eService tracks when recipients receive and open filings.
- Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Pro Se filers can submit documents.
- State-provided EFSP has no usage fee.
What to know first
- Users must register before using the service.
- Court review follows local schedules.
- Court-cost filings incur a convenience fee.
- FAQ lists a 2.89% credit card processing fee.
Verdict
eFileTexas.gov provides an online route for submitting documents to participating Texas courts through an EFSP, with eService and filing tracking. Users should account for registration and possible transaction fees, which can vary by provider.
Get started with eFileTexas.gov
- Open the eFileTexas.gov website.
- Register before using the service.
- Choose a certified EFSP, such as the State Provided EFSP.
- Prepare and submit case documents through the EFSP to a participating court.
- Use eService to send documents to other parties and track receipt and opening.
What the free plan stops at
The State Provided EFSP plan covers basic e-filing and e-service; transaction and service fees may apply. Electronic submissions with court costs are subject to a convenience fee, and the FAQ lists a 2.89% credit card processing fee.
Questions about eFileTexas.gov
Does eFileTexas.gov have a free plan?
Yes. The State Provided EFSP plan is listed at 0.00 USD per free for basic e-filing and e-service. Transaction and service fees may apply.
What fees can apply?
Electronic submissions with court costs are subject to a convenience fee. The FAQ lists a 2.89% credit card processing fee, and commercial EFSPs may add fees.
Which platforms does it support?
The listed platform is web.
Do I need to register?
Yes. All users must register before using eFileTexas.
Which kinds of cases does it support?
The site says it supports civil, family, probate, and criminal cases.
Can people representing themselves use it?
Yes. Pro Se filers can submit e-filings, and Guide-and-File Self-Help Services can help prepare and submit some frequently filed documents.
eFileTexas.gov plans and pricing
All plansCompared on legal e-filing software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Court coverage
- Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, Courts of Appeals, district and county courts, and participating Justice of the Peace courts
- Filing status tracking
- Yes
- Electronic service
- Yes
- Rejection alerts
- Yes
- API access
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- web