Tex. 2nd. Ct. App. L. R. 7

As amended through August 27, 2024
Rule 7 - PROTECTION OF PARTIES' IDENTITIES IN FILED DOCUMENTS

In parental termination and child protection cases, as defined in Rule 28.4(a) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, and juvenile court cases, in all documents submitted to the court other than a docketing statement-including all appendix items submitted with a brief, petition, or motion-a party must use an alias, as defined in Rule 9.8(a) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, to identify not only a minor, but also a minor's parent, family member, foster parent, and any other person necessary to protect a minor's identity and must redact all such documents accordingly. Additionally, in other appeals or original proceedings in which the court determines that a child's or other person's identity should be protected, the clerk's office may request that the parties use aliases in their documents filed with the court.

Tex. 2nd. Ct. App. L. R. 7