Bowie County
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Local Rules of Administration, Practice and Procedure, 5th, 102nd and 202nd Judicial District Courts and County Court at Law, Bowie County (Rev. June 2026; adopted June 16, 2026)
Bowie County's consolidated local rules for the three district courts and the County Court at Law, revised June 2026 and adopted June 16, 2026: general provisions (applicability, time standards, calendars, holidays, hours), local administrative judges, filing and random assignment of civil, family, DFPS, felony and capital cases with re-indictment, exclusive-control and conflict-of-settings rules (Rule 3); settings and docket practice including written motions, preferential settings, dismissal and suspense dockets, pre-trial conferences, witnesses and exhibits, jury charges and the 14-day rule for submitting judgments, orders and decrees (Rule 4); family law temporary orders, the ex parte temporary restraining order granted on the court's own motion in every divorce or annulment and the attorney's duty to furnish it (Rule 5); criminal appointment of counsel, written plea bargains and pre-trials (Rule 6); jury management (7); court and attorney vacations (8); personnel (9); attorney in charge and withdrawal of counsel (10); courtroom decorum, public attire and the portable electronic device rules (11); communications and budgets (12); and adoption, amendment, notice and publication of the rules (13).
General Standing Order Clarifying Protective Order Application Case Assignments (General Order 25GO024-CCL; Bowie County District Courts and County Court at Law; filed August 14, 2025)
Sua sponte general standing order of the Bowie County district courts and County Court at Law clarifying Local Rules 3.1.3 and 3.1.4 on family-case assignment: new Rule 3.1.4(d) directs that all applications for protective orders under the Texas Family Code presented to the District Clerk be filed into and assigned to the County Court at Law of Bowie County unless a different filing and assignment is mandated by Family Code Chapters 81 through 88, and the District Clerk is ordered to file and assign new applications accordingly.
Bowie County Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties (District Courts and County Court at Law; effective March 6, 2024)
Bowie County's standing order for every divorce and parent-child case: no disruption of children (no removal from Texas, no change of school, no hiding a child or changing its abode, no disturbing its peace); conduct of the parties (no vulgar or threatening communications, no harassing calls, no diverting or deleting mail or electronic messages, no destroying electronically stored information, no tracking or monitoring the other party's property or vehicle); preservation of property and use of funds in a divorce (fourteen prohibited acts); personal and business records including electronic data, social-network content and account passwords; insurance; the specific authorizations for ordinary business, attorney's fees, living expenses and authorized withdrawals; service with the petition and the fourteen-day TRO / temporary-injunction effect; the priority of protective orders; and encouragement to mediate.
Remote Detention Hearing Procedures, County Court at Law of Bowie County sitting as a juvenile court (General Order 23G0019-CCL, filed October 31, 2023)
The Bowie County Court at Law's plan under Texas Family Code section 54.012 for conducting juvenile detention hearings remotely: the court may in its discretion hold detention hearings as remote proceedings and may allow or require any party, attorney, witness or court reporter to appear remotely; parties keep the right to cross-examine witnesses; every testifying party or witness must be on camera with an unobstructed view or may not testify; physical evidence must be displayed so that the court, attorneys, parties and witness view it simultaneously, digital copies are e-mailed to the court and to counsel before the hearing where practicable, and evidence that cannot be rendered digitally is tendered to the court within 7 days after the hearing; the proceeding is recorded and preserved under section 54.012(c).
Divorce Seminar Order — 5th, 102nd and 202nd District Courts and County Court at Law of Bowie County (signed January 2, 2019)
Standing order of Bowie County's district courts and County Court at Law: every divorcing parent whose case is filed in Bowie County must attend a four-hour seminar on the effects of divorce on children, registering on filing a divorce proceeding involving children, and must file the certificate of completion at least seven days before the final hearing; non-compliance may draw a direct order to attend and sanctions.
Bowie County - Guidelines for Pro Se Petitions for Divorce
Bowie County guidelines for pro se (self-represented) divorce petitioners: the advice to retain an attorney and that court staff cannot give legal advice; the requirement, when children are involved, of an attorney's letter approving the decree as to form on file before the hearing; and how uncontested-divorce settings are made through the County Court at Law coordinator after the 60-day waiting period, with the need to appear and present adequate testimony and a properly prepared decree.
Bowie County - E-Filing Business Processes
Bowie County e-filing business processes: the format and specifications for pleadings submitted for filing (word-searchable PDF, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 300 DPI; audio/video to JCIT standards; the filer's email under TRCP 21(f)(2)), how filings are submitted and processed, returns of service, and the 24-hour processing time (with a courtesy copy required if appearing before processing).
Tenth (10th) Administrative Judicial Region — 10th AJR Local Rules
Tenth (10th) Administrative Judicial Region — 10th AJR Local Rules, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.