Section 51.003 - Contents of Citation or Notice(a) A citation or notice must:(1) be directed to the person to be cited or notified;(3) state the style and number of the proceeding;(4) state the court in which the proceeding is pending;(5) describe generally the nature of the proceeding or matter to which the citation or notice relates;(6) direct the person being cited or notified to appear by filing a written contest or answer or to perform another required action; and(7) state when and where the appearance or performance described by Subdivision (6) is required.(b) A citation or notice issued by the county clerk must be styled "The State of Texas" and be signed by the clerk under the court's seal.(c) A notice required to be given by a personal representative must be in writing and be signed by the representative in the representative's official capacity.(d) A citation or notice is not required to contain a precept directed to an officer, but may not be held defective because the citation or notice contains a precept directed to an officer authorized to serve the citation or notice.Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 521,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 576,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2021.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2014.