diff --git a/src/registrar/management/commands/generate_test_transition_domains.py b/src/registrar/management/commands/generate_test_transition_domains.py
index 911857a1c..20aba2c58 100644
--- a/src/registrar/management/commands/generate_test_transition_domains.py
+++ b/src/registrar/management/commands/generate_test_transition_domains.py
@@ -29,16 +29,21 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
         )
 
     def handle(self, **options):
-        """Delete existing TransitionDomains.  Generate test ones."""
+        """Delete existing TransitionDomains.  Generate test ones.
+        expects options[emails]; emails will be assigned to transition
+        domains at the time of creation"""
 
         # split options[emails] into an array of test emails
         test_emails = options["emails"].split(",")
 
-        # setting up test data
-        self.delete_test_transition_domains()
-        self.load_test_transition_domains(test_emails)
+        if len(test_emails) > 0:
+            # set up test data
+            self.delete_test_transition_domains()
+            self.load_test_transition_domains(test_emails)
+        else:
+            logger.error("list of emails for testing is required")
 
-    def load_test_transition_domains(self, test_emails):
+    def load_test_transition_domains(self, test_emails: list):
         """Load test transition domains"""
 
         # counter for test_emails index
diff --git a/src/registrar/management/commands/send_domain_invitations.py b/src/registrar/management/commands/send_domain_invitations.py
index 3f3542c70..4c595a2b5 100644
--- a/src/registrar/management/commands/send_domain_invitations.py
+++ b/src/registrar/management/commands/send_domain_invitations.py
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
     def handle(self, **options):
         """Process the objects in TransitionDomain."""
 
-        logger.debug("checking domains and preparing emails")
+        logger.info("checking domains and preparing emails")
         # Get all TransitionDomain objects
         self.transition_domains = TransitionDomain.objects.filter(
             email_sent=False,
@@ -51,15 +51,15 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
         self.build_emails_to_send_array()
 
         if options["send_emails"]:
-            logger.debug("about to send emails")
+            logger.info("about to send emails")
             self.send_emails()
-            logger.debug("done sending emails")
+            logger.info("done sending emails")
 
             self.update_domains_as_sent()
 
-            logger.debug("done sending emails and updating transition_domains")
+            logger.info("done sending emails and updating transition_domains")
         else:
-            logger.debug("not sending emails")
+            logger.info("not sending emails")
 
     def build_emails_to_send_array(self):
         """this method sends emails to distinct usernames"""
@@ -104,13 +104,16 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
                     f"error retrieving domain {transition_domain.domain_name}: {err}"
                 )
         # if there are at least one more transition domains than errors,
-        # then send one more
+        # then append one more item
         if len(self.transition_domains) > len(self.domains_with_errors):
             self.emails_to_send.append(email_context)
 
     def send_emails(self):
-        for email_data in self.emails_to_send:
-            self.send_email(email_data)
+        if len(self.emails_to_send) > 0:
+            for email_data in self.emails_to_send:
+                self.send_email(email_data)
+        else:
+            logger.info("no emails to send")
 
     def send_email(self, email_data):
         try:
@@ -122,8 +125,8 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
                     "domains": email_data["domains"],
                 },
             )
-            # if log level set to debug, success message is logged
-            logger.debug(
+            # success message is logged
+            logger.info(
                 f"email sent successfully to {email_data['email']} for "
                 f"{[domain['name'] for domain in email_data['domains']]}"
             )
diff --git a/src/registrar/templates/emails/transition_domain_invitation.txt b/src/registrar/templates/emails/transition_domain_invitation.txt
index 8b7389c04..146db9743 100644
--- a/src/registrar/templates/emails/transition_domain_invitation.txt
+++ b/src/registrar/templates/emails/transition_domain_invitation.txt
@@ -1,11 +1,29 @@
-You have been invited to manage {% if domains|length > 1 %}multiple domains{% else %}the domain {{ domains.0.name }}{% endif %} on get.gov, 
-the registrar for .gov domain names.
-{%if domains|length > 1 %}
-To accept your invitation, go to each of the following urls:
- {% for domain in domains %}
-  {{ domain.url }} (to manage {{ domain.name }})
- {% endfor %}
-{% else %}
-To accept your invitation, go to <{{ domains.0.url }}>.
+{% autoescape off %}{# In a text file, we don't want to have HTML entities escaped #}
+Hi.
+
+You have been added as a manager on {% if domains|length > 1 %}multiple domains (listed below){% else %}{{ domains.0.name }}{% endif %}.
+
+YOU NEED A LOGIN.GOV ACCOUNT
+You’ll need a Login.gov account to manage your .gov domain{% if domains|length > 1 %}s{% endif %}. Login.gov provides a simple and secure process for signing into many government services with one account. If you don’t already have one, follow these steps to create your Login.gov account <https://login.gov/help/get-started/create-your-account/>. 
+
+DOMAIN MANAGEMENT
+As a .gov domain manager you can add or update information about your domain{% if domains|length > 1 %}s{% endif %}. You’ll also serve as a contact for your .gov domain{% if domains|length > 1 %}s{% endif %}. Please keep your contact information updated. Learn more about domain management <https://get.gov/help/>.
+{% if domains|length > 1 %}
+DOMAINS
+{% for domain in domains %} {{ domain.name }}
+{% endfor %}{% else %}
 {% endif %}
-You will need to log in with a Login.gov account using this email address.
+SOMETHING WRONG?
+If you’re not affiliated with {{ domain.name }} or think you received this message in error, contact the .gov team <https://get.gov/help/#contact-us>. 
+
+
+THANK YOU
+
+.Gov helps the public identify official, trusted information. Thank you for using a .gov domain.
+
+----------------------------------------------------------------
+
+The .gov team
+Contact us: <https://get.gov/contact/>
+Visit <https://get.gov>
+{% endautoescape %}
diff --git a/src/registrar/templates/emails/transition_domain_invitation_subject.txt b/src/registrar/templates/emails/transition_domain_invitation_subject.txt
index 380b338b2..9302a748e 100644
--- a/src/registrar/templates/emails/transition_domain_invitation_subject.txt
+++ b/src/registrar/templates/emails/transition_domain_invitation_subject.txt
@@ -1 +1 @@
-You are invited to manage {% if domains|length > 1 %}multiple domains{% else %}{{ domains.0 }}{% endif %} on get.gov
+You've been added to a .gov domain
\ No newline at end of file