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[DATE] The Honorable [LEGISLATOR NAME] [ADDRESS] [CITY, STATE ZIP] RE: Support for Family Law Service of Process Reform Dear [Representative/Senator] [LAST NAME], I am writing as your constituent from [CITY] to urge your support for legislation reforming service of process requirements in Texas family court cases. Currently, Texas Rule 239a allows attorneys to certify a respondent's "last known address" without verification. This loophole enables fraudulent service, where parents lose custody through default judgments without ever being notified of proceedings. [OPTIONAL: SHARE YOUR PERSONAL STORY HERE] I respectfully ask that you support the SAFE SAPCR Act, which would: • Require mandatory constable service in SAPCR cases • Mandate attorney due diligence certification • Create an automated case notification registry • Expedite Bill of Review hearings for fraud claims • Establish penalties for false address certification Every Texan deserves their constitutional right to due process. Please help protect Texas families from this systemic abuse. Thank you for your service to our community. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue further. Respectfully, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR PHONE] [YOUR EMAIL]

Subject: [CITY] Constituent: Support Family Law Reform Dear [Representative/Senator] [LAST NAME], I'm a constituent from [CITY] writing to urge your support for reforming service of process in Texas family court. Currently, parents can lose custody through default judgments without ever receiving notice—because attorneys can certify false addresses without verification. Please support the SAFE SAPCR Act to: ✓ Require constable service in custody cases ✓ Mandate address verification before alternative service ✓ Create expedited hearings for fraud victims This is a due process issue affecting Texas families. I'd welcome the chance to discuss further. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR CITY] [YOUR PHONE]

TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF [BILL NUMBER] Chairman [NAME], Members of the Committee: My name is [YOUR NAME], and I am here today [as a victim of/advocate against] service of process fraud in Texas family courts. THE PROBLEM: [Briefly describe the issue - 2-3 sentences] MY EXPERIENCE: [Share your story - what happened, how it affected your family - 3-4 sentences] WHY THIS MATTERS: • [Key point 1] • [Key point 2] • [Key point 3] THE SOLUTION: This bill would [explain what the bill does and why it helps]. CLOSING: I urge this committee to vote YES on [BILL NUMBER]. Our children and families deserve due process protection. Thank you for your time and consideration. [YOUR NAME] [YOUR CITY, COUNTY]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DATE] CONTACT: [YOUR NAME] [EMAIL] | [PHONE] [HEADLINE: Texas Parent Speaks Out on Custody Fraud / Advocates Push for Family Court Reform] [CITY, TX] — [Opening sentence with key message] [2-3 paragraphs telling your story or explaining the issue] "[Quote from you or another advocate]," said [NAME], [title/description]. [Background on the SAFE SAPCR Act and reform efforts] For more information, visit safesapcrtx.org or contact [NAME] at [EMAIL]. ### ABOUT SAFE SAPCR TEXAS SAFE SAPCR Texas advocates for reform of service of process requirements in Texas family court to protect parents and children from fraudulent default judgments.