Defendant must respond to lawsuit by May 4, 2026, or face default judgment.
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Deadline detected: Response Deadline — 2026-05-04
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Plano
- Case #
- 429-07587-2025
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File a Written Answer
Submit your written answer to the court by 10:00 a.m. on May 4, 2026.
- 2
Consult an Attorney
Consider hiring an attorney to assist you with your case and legal rights.
- 3
Make Initial Disclosures
Prepare to make initial disclosures to the other party within 30 days of your answer.
- 4
Contact the Court
Reach out to the Collin County Courthouse at 972-548-4320 for any questions.
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 long do I have to respond to the citation?
- You have until 10:00 a.m. on May 4, 2026, to file your answer.
- Where can I find more information about this legal process?
- Visit TexasLawHelp.org for more details on legal procedures and requirements.
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Full Notice Text
THE STATE OF TEXAS CITATION BY PUBLICATION CASE NO: 429-07587-2025 Frances Tancredi Tinajera vs. Lauren Elizabeth Connell In the 429th 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: Lauren Elizabeth Connell 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 4th day of May, 2026 at or before 10 o’clock a.m., before the 429th District Court of Collin County, at the Courthouse in McKinney, Texas. Said Plaintiff’s Petition was filed on the 22nd day of September, 2025 in this case, numbered 429-07587-2025 on the docket of said court, and styled: Frances Tancredi Tinajera vs. Lauren Elizabeth Connell. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Frances Tancredi Tinajera are Plaintiffs and Lauren Elizabeth Connell are Defendants. A brief statement of the nature of the suit is as follows, to-wit; Motor vehicular collision occurring on or about August 31, 2024, at or near 1941 Preston Road in Plano, Texas 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 16th day of March, 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: Erika Tuscana, Deputy 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21