Short answer
A real lawsuit has a cause number and a named court, and it is usually delivered by a constable, sheriff or private process server. You can confirm it by calling the court clerk or searching the county's court records with your name or the cause number. Don't rely on a phone number printed in the papers.
Helpful next
Sources
- Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Texas Judicial Branch)
- CFPB: What should I do if I'm sued by a debt collector or creditor?
Updated November 2026. General information about Texas law, not legal advice for your case. Laws and court rules change; we review these answers regularly.