I am needing to change my trans fluid. What I am needing to know is if it has a filter to change. My owners manual don't say anything about a filter. Thanks. 2001 sportage ex 4x4

According to this site, there is a AT(automatic transmission) filter available. So apparently it can be changed. Hope this helps.
http://market.autopartsfair.com/kia-engine_parts/find_product.html?offset=0&make=kia&model=sportage&year=2001&part_type=transmission