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eFileTexas.gov vs iDocket eFile

Both stand on legal e-filing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

eFileTexas.gov

Free plan Web

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.

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iDocket eFile

Free plan Web

iDocket eFile provides court-document submission and e-service through a browser, with no service fee from iDocket. Court costs, the card fee, and the new-envelope requirement for rejected filings are important to account for.

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The facts

	eFileTexas.gov	iDocket eFile
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	efiletexas.gov	efsp.idocket.com
On legal e-filing software	#4 of 22	#8 of 22

eFileTexas.gov: what it does well

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.

iDocket eFile: what it does well

Available 24/7 with an internet connection.
Supports filing into new or existing cases.
Registered users can electronically serve and receive documents.
No iDocket fee for the eFiling service.

What to know first

A filing is limited to 35 MB total.
Court costs and a 2.89% card transaction fee may apply.
Rejected filings require a new filing envelope.

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