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(e) If the landlord files a motion for summary disposition under Section 24.005106 with the petition, the citation must include the following notice to the tenant on the first page of the citation in English and Spanish and in conspicuous bold print:
THE PETITION INCLUDES A MOTION FOR SUMMARY DISPOSITION. IF THE MOTION SHOWS THERE ARE NO GENUINELY DISPUTED FACTS THAT WOULD PREVENT A JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF THE LANDLORD, THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF THE LANDLORD WITHOUT A TRIAL UNLESS:
(1) NOT LATER THAN THE FOURTH DAY AFTER YOU ARE SERVED WITH THE LANDLORD'S SWORN PETITION, YOU FILE A RESPONSE SETTING OUT SUPPORTING FACTS AND ANY APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ON WHICH YOUR RESPONSE RELIES; AND
(2) THE JUSTICE COURT DETERMINES THAT SERVICE ON YOU WAS PROPER AND, BASED ON THE LANDLORD'S SWORN PETITION AND YOUR RESPONSE, THERE ARE GENUINELY DISPUTED FACTS THAT WOULD PREVENT A JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF THE LANDLORD.
(f) A sheriff or constable, including a deputy sheriff or deputy constable, shall make a diligent effort to serve the citation and petition not later than the fifth business day after the date the petition is filed. If the citation and petition are not served on or before the fifth business day after the date the petition is filed, the landlord may, but is not