How to do a name change in Harris County, Texas after divorce is finalized?

My friend has finalized her divorce in Harris County, but she didn't change her name at the time. She now wants to change her name but is not sure how to do it. She does not want to hire an attorney.

(The Harris County Clerk website has a form for a name change application, but that is only for use after the name change has been approved in the divorce decree)



Please no answers that say to google or search the internet - we've tried that already. If you do not know the procedure on how to do this, please do not answer. Thank you.
How to do a name change in Harris County, Texas after divorce is finalized?
Changing your name back to a name you've used before is free in a divorce, but it's expensive afterwards. It's a true name change legal proceeding, with fingerprint cards, FBI background investigation, and much more. It's more than just filling out a form, and it'd be difficult to do without a lawyer.
How to do a name change in Harris County, Texas after divorce is finalized?
She does not have to %26quot;change%26quot; her name officially. She can just go back to using her maiden name but she should inform anyone or any agency that might need to know that she is now using her former name. Taking a husband's name at marriage is just a tradition, not a rule or a law.