Court appearance required for heirship determination.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Pearsall
- Address
- Courthouse, Pearsall, Texas
- Case #
- 03964
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What to do next
- 1
File a Written Answer
Submit your written answer to the court by May 1, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Court
Reach out to the Frio County Court for any questions regarding the process.
- 3
Attend the Court Hearing
Be present at the courthouse in Pearsall on the scheduled date.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a citation by publication?
- A citation by publication is a legal notice to inform parties of court proceedings.
- How do I respond to a citation?
- You must file a written answer with the court before the specified deadline.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- Failure to respond may result in a default judgment against you.
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Full Notice Text
CITATION BY PUBLICATIONNO. 03964THE STATE OF TEXASCOUNTY OF FRIOTO: THE GENERAL PUBLICGREETINGSYou are hereby commanded to appear before the COUNTY COURT of FRIO COUNTY, TEXAS at the Courthouse of said County in the City of Pearsall, FRIO COUNTY, TEXAS at or before 9:00:00 am of the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of publication of this citation by filing a written answer to a petition filed in said Court on 04/15/2026 in Cause No. 03964, styled, In the Interest of the SUSAN SHELTON HINNANT.A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit: APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION-INTESTATEas is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause.The officer executing this process shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after the day of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Pearsall, Texas, this the 15th day of April, 2026.ANNA L. HERHANDEZCOUNTY CLERKFRIO COUNTY, TEXASBy ANTHONY VASQUEZ, DEPUTY