Defendant must respond to lawsuit by May 18, 2026, to avoid default judgment.
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Deadline · Response Deadline
May 18, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Mckinney
- Case #
- 471-00734-2026
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What to do next
- 1
File a Written Answer
Submit your written answer to the court by 10:00 a.m. on May 18, 2026.
- 2
Consider Legal Representation
Consult with an attorney to discuss your case and options available.
- 3
Make Initial Disclosures
Prepare to make initial disclosures to other parties within 30 days after filing your answer.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I do if I receive a citation by publication?
- You should file a written answer with the court by the specified deadline.
- What happens if I don't respond to the lawsuit?
- A default judgment may be taken against you if you fail to respond.
- How can I find legal assistance for my case?
- You can seek help from an attorney or visit TexasLawHelp.org for resources.
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Full Notice Text
THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION CASE NO: 471-00734-2026 The State of Texas v. Muslim Brotherhood, et al. In the 471st District Court Of Collin County, Texas NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty two days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org.” TO: Muslim Brotherhood Defendant, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s petition at or before 10:00 o’clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this citation, the same being Monday the 18th day of May, 2026 at or before 10 o’clock a.m., before the 471st District Court of Collin County, at the Courthouse in McKinney, Texas. Said Plaintiff’s Petition was filed on the 5th day of February, 2026 in this case, numbered 471-00734-2026 on the docket of said court, and styled: The State of Texas v. Muslim Brotherhood, et al.. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: The State of Texas are Plaintiffs and Muslim Brotherhood; CAIR-Foundation, Inc.; CAIR-Texas Inc.; Council on American Islamic Relations-Texas, Dallas Fort Worth; Council on American Islamic-Relations, Austin, Texas are Defendants. A brief statement of the nature of the suit is as follows, to-wit; code violations as is more fully shown by Plaintiff’s Petition on file in this suit Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in McKinney, Texas on this the 2nd day of April, 2026. ATTEST: Michael Gould, District Clerk Collin County, Texas Collin County Courthouse 2100 Bloomdale Road McKinney, Texas 75071 972-548-4320, Metro 972-424-1460 ext. 4320 By: Sara Jones-, Deputy 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30