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PDF requirements for e-filing in the Texas state courts (eFileTexas)

State courts · Texas · Odyssey e-filing · Last verified

  • 25 MBmaximum per PDF
  • 35 MBmaximum per filing
  • 8.5 × 11letter pages, required
  • Requiredsearchable text

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What the court requires

The limit is 25 MB per document and 35 MB for everything in one filing (envelope). eFileTexas is mandatory for attorneys in civil cases in district, county and statutory county courts. The 35 MB limit applies to everything in one envelope; split larger filings into several envelopes and label them "part 1 of 2", "part 2 of 2". The Texas Supreme Court accepts envelopes up to 36.7 MB.

PDF requirements for the Texas state courts (eFileTexas)
E-filing systemOdyssey
Maximum size per PDF25 MB
Maximum per filing (all files together)35 MB
Page sizeLetter (8.5 × 11 in), required
Text-searchable PDFRequired
BookmarksRecommended
Scanning resolution300 dpi suggested
Passwords / security settingsNot allowed (the system must be able to open the file)

Source: odysseyfileandserve.zendesk.com · Texas Supreme Court Technology Standards v11.0 (via Tarrant County Clerk). Rules change; confirm with the clerk's office before filing.

Common reasons filings are rejected

  • The document is a scanned image without searchable text.
  • A page is not 8.5 × 11 inches.
  • Sensitive data (SSN, driver's license, bank account numbers) was not redacted.
  • The PDF is password-protected or has security restrictions.
  • The PDF is password-protected or has security restrictions, so the court's system can't open it.

Questions about the Texas state courts's PDF rules

What is the maximum PDF file size for the Texas state courts?
25 MB per PDF. All files in one filing together may not exceed 35 MB.
What should I do if my PDF is too large for the Texas state courts?
Split it into consecutive parts that are each under 25 MB, never cutting a page in half, and file the first part as the main document and the rest as attachments named in order (for example "Exhibit A, Part 2 of 3"). For scanned documents, re-scanning in black and white at 300 dpi often shrinks the file enough to avoid splitting. Docket Prime can split the file for you in your browser.
Does the Texas state courts require text-searchable PDFs?
Yes. The Texas Supreme Court's Technology Standards (version 11.0, July 2026) require e-filed documents to be text-searchable PDFs, scanned documents to be at least 300 dpi, and pages to be 8.5 × 11 inches.
What page size does the Texas state courts accept?
Every page must be letter size, 8.5 × 11 inches. Legal-size or A4 pages should be resized to letter before filing.
Does the Texas state courts require bookmarks in PDFs?
They are recommended. The Technology Standards suggest using bookmarks to separate the content of long documents.

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