Caldwell County, TX
All 10 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Caldwell County, newest effective date first. 3 region-wide and 1,248 statewide instruments also apply here — search all three layers together. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Published rules, newest effective date first
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Caldwell County Court at Law — Policy Regarding Submitting Paperwork for Will Prove-ups and Heirships (September 16, 2025)
The Caldwell County Court at Law's policy for probate hearings: settings by e-mail to the Court Administrator with an approved, e-filed notice of hearing; confirmation that any attorney ad litem is ready and paid before the hearing; and, at least one week before the hearing, e-filed proposed documents — proof of death and other facts, order and oath for a will prove-up; proof of death, two disinterested-witness statements, oath, judgment declaring heirship and administration order for an heirship.
Caldwell County Justice of the Peace Courts — Local Rules of Procedure and Rules of Decorum
The local rules of procedure and rules of decorum for the Justice of the Peace Courts of Caldwell County (effective January 1, 2012, amended January 4, 2023), governing procedure and courtroom decorum in the county’s justice courts.
Caldwell County Court at Law (Probate) — Policy Regarding "Pro Se" Applicants (applicants without a lawyer)
The Caldwell County Court at Law's probate policy (January 3, 2023): applicants for letters testamentary, letters of administration, determinations of heirship and guardianships must be represented by a licensed attorney; a self-represented applicant may proceed only when truly representing only himself or herself (for example probating a will as a muniment of title as sole beneficiary with no unsecured debts, or a small estate affidavit); the Court takes no action on a pro se fiduciary application without an attorney of record; and the filing, document-delivery and hearing requirements for a pro se muniment-of-title application.
Standing Order Regarding Deputy Court Reporter Compensation and Court Reporters’ Records in Criminal Cases with Court-Appointed Counsel
A standing order of the District Courts of Caldwell, Comal and Hays Counties setting the compensation schedule for deputy (visiting) court reporters and the procedure and rates for preparing court-ordered transcripts in criminal cases on appeal where defense counsel is court-appointed.
Caldwell County Court at Law — Court Instructions to the Guardian of an Estate
The Caldwell County Court at Law's written instructions that every appointed guardian of an estate acknowledges: qualify within 20 days by filing the oath and bond; collect and insure assets; keep estate funds in federally insured Texas accounts and Social Security funds separate; publish and mail creditor notices; file the inventory within 30 days and the monthly-allowance application within 30 days; obtain court orders before spending, selling or litigating; file annual accounts; report address changes; and the closing sequence on the ward's death.
Caldwell County Court at Law — Guardianship Docket Procedures (Judge Richard R. Hicks III)
The Caldwell County Court at Law's guardianship docket procedures: before requesting a setting, counsel must confirm the proposed guardian's JBCC registration, training certificate and criminal background check (unless the guardian is an attorney, certified guardian or corporate fiduciary), the filed Physician's Certificate of Medical Examination (September 2015 version or later) or Determination of Intellectual Disability report, and the attorney ad litem's report; settings are requested from the Court Administrator, and proposed orders and the oath are turned in at least one week before the hearing.
Caldwell County Court at Law — Information on Civil Suits Involving the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for Court-Ordered Title Changes
The Caldwell County Court at Law's instruction sheet for title-change suits: obtain the 68-A vehicle inspection from the Sheriff's Combined Auto Theft Task Force (second and fourth Tuesdays, by appointment), choose the correct TxDMV sample petition, file the petition with the County Clerk and serve TxDMV, send the unopposed judgment to TxDMV for review, set the case with the coordinator, and send the file-stamped signed judgment to TxDMV and the Tax Assessor-Collector.
Caldwell County Remote Detention Hearing Procedures for Juvenile Detention Hearings
The plan adopted under Texas Family Code section 54.012 by the County Court at Law sitting as a Juvenile Court of Caldwell County to conduct juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings, governing remote participation, cross-examination, camera and confrontation requirements, and the presentation of physical evidence.
Caldwell County Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of the Parties
The Comal and Caldwell County District Courts and County Courts at Law standing order that applies automatically in every divorce and parent-child suit filed in Caldwell County, protecting the children and the parties' property and governing the parties' conduct while the case is pending.
Local Rules for Caldwell and Comal Counties (22nd, 207th, 274th, 421st, 433rd and 466th District Courts and Comal County Courts at Law)
The shared local rules for practice in the 22nd, 207th, 274th, 421st, 433rd and 466th District Courts of Texas and the Comal County Courts at Law, serving Caldwell and Comal Counties, governing civil settings, conference requirements, and the conduct of the courts’ business.