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Bandera County

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Standing OrdersBandera County

Standing Order and Fee Schedule for Compensation of Attorneys Appointed to Represent Indigent Defendants — 198th & 216th District Courts, Kerr and Gillespie County Courts at Law, effective January 1, 2025

The fee schedule for court-appointed counsel representing indigent defendants in the 198th and 216th District Courts and the Kerr and Gillespie County Courts at Law: flat fees by case type (misdemeanor through first-degree felony), hourly rates for non-felony and felony cases, appellate and capital-case rates, expense reimbursement, and the fee-request and appeal procedure under Article 26.05. Effective January 1, 2025.

High confidence· verified September 12, 2026Standing Order and Fee Schedule for Compensation of Attorneys Appointed to Represent Indigent Defendants in the 198th & 216th Judicial District Courts of Bandera, Gillespie and Kerr Counties, Kerr County Court at Law and Gillespie County Court at Law; adopted December 18, 2024, effective January 1, 2025, pursuant to Article 26.05; signed by Albert D. Pattillo, III (216th District Judge), M. Patrick Maguire (198th District Judge), Susan F. Harris (Kerr County Court at Law Judge) and Christopher G. Nevins (Gillespie County Court at Law Judge); filed December 18, 2024 (Tammy Kneuper, 198th District Clerk, Bandera County). TOPICs registration 2159 (Bandera County, Standing Orders, District, 12/18/2024).
Standing OrdersBandera County

Capital Case Compensation Standing Order — 198th & 216th District Courts (Bandera, Gillespie & Kerr Counties), effective January 1, 2025

The 198th and 216th District Courts’ standing order setting attorney-fee rates and caps for appointed counsel in capital (death-penalty) cases: lead counsel up to $80–$150/hour capped at $40,000, co-counsel capped at $25,000, appellate counsel $150/hour capped at $15,000, plus reimbursement of pre-approved investigation and expert expenses and the fee-request procedure. Effective January 1, 2025.

High confidence· verified September 12, 2026Capital Case Compensation Standing Order, 198th and 216th District Courts (Bandera, Gillespie and Kerr Counties); signed and effective January 1, 2025 by Albert D. Pattillo, III (216th Judicial District Court Judge) and M. Patrick Maguire (198th Judicial District Court Judge); filed December 18, 2024 (Tammy Kneuper, 198th District Clerk, Bandera County). TOPICs registration 2158 (Bandera County, Standing Orders, District, 12/18/2024).
Standing OrdersBandera County

Standing Order Regarding Release of Parent Records Held by SJRC-Belong — Child Protection Court of South Texas

A standing order of the Child Protection Court of South Texas (serving Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Real and Uvalde Counties) directing SJRC-Belong, as primary custodian of respondent-parent records, to seek the releases needed to give the child’s guardian ad litem, attorney ad litem and volunteer advocate agency the parents’ service-plan and progress records under Texas Family Code sections 107.002, 107.003 and 107.031.

High confidence· verified September 12, 2026Standing Order Regarding Release of Parent Records Held by SJRC-Belong — Child Protection Court of South Texas for Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Real, and Uvalde Counties; effective February 1, 2023; signed January 26, 2023 by Robert J. Falkenberg (Associate Judge); filed January 26, 2023 (198th District Clerk, Bandera County). TOPICs registration 1115 (Bandera County, Standing Orders, 01/30/2023).
Standing OrdersBandera County

Standing Order Regarding Property and Conduct of Parties in Divorce and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (198th & 216th District Courts; Kerr and Gillespie County Courts at Law)

A standing order that applies in every divorce suit and every suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed in the 198th and 216th District Courts and the Kerr and Gillespie County Courts at Law: it restrains both parties from disrupting the children, from harmful conduct toward each other, and from dissipating or encumbering property while the case is pending, states its service and effectiveness terms, and attaches a Children’s Bill of Rights.

High confidence· verified September 12, 2026Standing Order Regarding Property and Conduct of Parties in Divorce and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship — 198th & 216th Judicial District Courts, Kerr County Court at Law and Gillespie County Court at Law; effective January 4, 2023; signed by M. Patrick Maguire (198th District Judge), Albert D. Pattillo, III (216th District Judge), Susan F. Harris (Kerr County Court at Law Judge) and Christopher G. Nevins (Gillespie County Court at Law Judge); filed January 6, 2023 (Tammy Kneuper, 198th District Clerk, Bandera County). TOPICs registration 940 (Bandera County, Standing Orders, District, 01/06/2023).
Local RulesBandera County

Rules of Practice in the 198th & 216th Judicial District Courts (Bandera, Gillespie & Kerr Counties)

Local rules of practice for the 198th and 216th District Courts serving Bandera, Gillespie and Kerr Counties: conduct and courtroom decorum (adopting Section IV of the Texas Lawyer’s Creed), civil case settings and requests for setting, dismissal for want of prosecution, temporary restraining and protective orders, ex parte applications, pre-trial and post-trial hearings, criminal-case settings and grand-jury schedule, family-law and ADR provisions, orders and decrees, and general filing and record rules.

High confidence· verified September 12, 2026Rules of Practice in the 198th & 216th Judicial District Courts (Bandera, Gillespie & Kerr Counties), promulgated pursuant to Rule 3A, T.R.C.P.; signed and ordered filed January 4, 2023 by M. Patrick Maguire (Presiding Judge, 198th) and Albert D. Pattillo, III (Presiding Judge, 216th); filed January 6, 2023 (Tammy Kneuper, 198th District Clerk, Bandera County). TOPICs registration 944 (Bandera County, Local Rules, District, 01/06/2023).
Standing OrdersBandera County

Standing Discovery Control Order — 198th District Court (Bandera & Kerr Counties), felony cases (effective January 1, 2023)

A standing discovery control order of the 198th District Court that applies to all felony cases in Bandera and Kerr Counties, pending or later filed; it supersedes similar prior orders in individual cases and sets the State’s discovery obligations and the discovery process for felony matters. Effective January 1, 2023.

High confidence· verified September 12, 2026Standing Discovery Control Order, 198th Judicial District Court of Bandera & Kerr Counties — governing all felony cases; effective January 1, 2023; signed January 4, 2023 by M. Patrick Maguire (198th District Judge); filed January 6, 2023 (Tammy Kneuper, 198th District Clerk, Bandera County). TOPICs registration 942 (Bandera County, Standing Orders, District, 01/06/2023).
Local RulesSixth Administrative Judicial Region

Sixth Administrative Judicial Region — Rules of Administration and Procedure (SCOTX Misc. Docket No. 17-9016)

The region's governing instrument: the Rules of Administration and Procedure adopted by the Council of Judges of the Sixth Administrative Judicial Region on September 7, 2016 and approved by the Supreme Court of Texas under TRCP 3a (Misc. Docket No. 17-9016, February 14, 2017), applying to all district and statutory county courts in the Region. It covers authority and applicability (Rule 1), definitions (Rule 2), the Council of Judges (Rule 3), the Presiding Judge's authority and acting-PJ designation (Rule 4), retired/senior/former-judge service and the eligibility list with areas of expertise (Rule 5), judge-assignment mechanics including the § 74.060 out-of-county consent limit and § 74.053 objection rule (Rule 6), local administrative judges (Rule 7), the county local-rules framework and regional-rules supremacy on conflict (Rule 8), the TRCP 18a recusal procedure (Rule 9), the Rule 6 Rules of Judicial Administration time standards (Rule 10), and the conflicting-settings priority ladder with LAJ → Presiding Judge → Chief Justice escalation (Rule 11). These rules expressly supersede previously adopted rules of administration and procedure for the Region.

High confidence· verified September 12, 2026Rules of Administration and Procedure for the Sixth Administrative Judicial Region (adopted Sept. 7, 2016; approved by the Supreme Court of Texas under TRCP 3a, Misc. Docket No. 17-9016, Feb. 14, 2017).
Local RulesStatewide

N.D. Tex. LR 83.9 — Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court

N.D. Tex. LR 83.9 — Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.8 — Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys

N.D. Tex. LR 83.8 — Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.7 — Admission of Attorneys

N.D. Tex. LR 83.7 — Admission of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.6 — Applications to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

N.D. Tex. LR 83.6 — Applications to Proceed In Forma Pauperis: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.4.1 — Compliance with Standards of Litigation Conduct

N.D. Tex. LR 83.4.1 — Compliance with Standards of Litigation Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.4 — Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing

N.D. Tex. LR 83.4 — Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.3 — Assignment of Cases

N.D. Tex. LR 83.3 — Assignment of Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.2 — Miscellaneous and Special Orders

N.D. Tex. LR 83.2 — Miscellaneous and Special Orders: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.18 — Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden

N.D. Tex. LR 83.18 — Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.17 — Weapons Forbidden

N.D. Tex. LR 83.17 — Weapons Forbidden: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.16 — Dress and Conduct

N.D. Tex. LR 83.16 — Dress and Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.14 — Parties Proceeding Pro Se

N.D. Tex. LR 83.14 — Parties Proceeding Pro Se: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.13 — Change of Contact Information or Name

N.D. Tex. LR 83.13 — Change of Contact Information or Name: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.12 — Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney

N.D. Tex. LR 83.12 — Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.11 — Exemption from Admission to Practice, and from Requirement of Local Counsel, for Attorneys Appearing on Behalf of the United States Justice Department or the Attorney General of the State of Texas

N.D. Tex. LR 83.11 — Exemption from Admission to Practice, and from Requirement of Local Counsel, for Attorneys Appearing on Behalf of the United States Justice Department or the Attorney General of the State of Texas: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.10 — Requirement of Local Counsel

N.D. Tex. LR 83.10 — Requirement of Local Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.1 — Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge

N.D. Tex. LR 83.1 — Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 81.2 — Certificate of Interested Persons

N.D. Tex. LR 81.2 — Certificate of Interested Persons: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026