Houston County, TX · Houston County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This form lets a person in a court case explain their finances when they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Houston County · Houston County, Houston County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.houston.tx.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to tell the court about your income, dependents, benefits, property, expenses, and debts when you cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond. It also asks whether you receive legal aid and requires you to choose a declaration or affidavit option. The form says the clerk fills in the cause number when you file it.
Who needs it
A person in a court case who cannot afford court costs, or an appeal bond and court costs, can use this form to explain their financial situation.
How to submit it
The form says to file it with the court clerk, who will fill in the cause number. It does not give an address or filing method; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
You may sign the declaration without a notary; if you choose the affidavit option, the form says to complete it before a notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in your personal and financial information and choose the applicable court-cost statement.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, a legal aid certificate if applicable, and any additional supporting facts you want the court to consider.
- 4
Choose and Sign an Option
Complete either the declaration or affidavit option. The form says the affidavit option is completed before a notary.
- 5
File with the Court Clerk
File the completed form with the court clerk; the clerk fills in the cause number.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs?
- No, if you complete the declaration option. The form says the affidavit option must be completed before a notary.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability?
- File the form with the court clerk. The form does not provide an address or filing method, so check the county website for current contact details.
- What financial information does the form ask for?
- It asks about your dependents, benefits, income, property, monthly expenses, debts, and other facts about your financial situation.