Texas petition change name child 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Texas Petition to Change Name of a Child in our editor.
2. Begin by filling in the Cause Number and the child's current name (first, middle, last) at the top of the form.
3. In the Petitioner section, enter your full name and provide the last three digits of your driver’s license number or social security number. Indicate your relationship to the child.
4. Complete Respondent A's section by identifying the other parent and selecting whether they will sign a Waiver of Service or need to be served officially.
5. Fill out Respondent B's information if applicable, indicating their relationship to the child and how they will be served.
6. Provide detailed information about the child, including their current name, address, birth date, and any necessary consents.
7. State your request for the child's new name and explain why this change is in their best interest.
8. Finally, sign and date the petition, ensuring all information is accurate before submitting it through our platform.

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