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Tex. Family Code § 65.058

SERVICE OF SUMMONS

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Tex. Family Code § 65.058, SERVICE OF SUMMONS, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/642899
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(a) If a person to be served with a summons is in this state and can be found, the summons shall be served on the person personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at least five days before the date of the adjudication hearing. (b) Service of the summons may be made by any suitable person under the direction of the court.