eFileTexas.gov vs ProDoc eFiling
eFileTexas.gov
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| Figure | eFileTexas.gov | ProDoc eFiling |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Legal E-Filing Software | 7.7 (#8) | 7.1 (#18) |
| eService | Its eService feature electronically serves case documents to other parties by email and lets filers track when each party received and opened a filing. | The guide describes selecting service contacts and sending eService with a filing; the pricing page says eService-only transactions have no charge. |
| Fees | The state-provided EFSP does not charge usage fees, but electronic submissions with court costs are subject to a convenience fee; commercial EFSPs may add fees. | The service says there are no monthly service fees or long-term contract, and the fee page lists possible additional court, county, and state payment fees. |
| Purpose | eFileTexas manages the online flow of filing information between filers and court clerks. | ProDoc eFiling lets users submit filings and eService through the Texas state eFiling system. |
| Support | The State Provided EFSP lists phone support Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., live chat, and email support. | Customer support is listed as available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM CT, at 800-759-5418. |
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In their own words
eFileTexas.gov
eFileTexas.gov manages the online flow of case-filing information between filers and Texas court clerks. Filers submit documents through a certified electronic filing service provider (EFSP), which transmits them to participating courts. The service covers civil, family, probate, and criminal cases. Its eService feature sends documents to other parties by email and tracks when they receive and open a filing. Attorneys must e-file at appellate, district, and county court levels; participating justice of the peace courts are listed separately. Pro Se filers can also submit filings, and Guide-and-File Self-Help Services can assist with some frequently filed documents. Registration is required. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, although court review follows local schedules. The state-provided EFSP has no usage fee, but filings with court costs incur a convenience fee; the FAQ lists a 2.89% credit card processing fee. Commercial EFSPs may add fees. The system says it encrypts filings in transit and at rest and meets PCI DSS and state and federal security regulations.
ProDoc eFiling
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