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Erath County, TX

All 16 county-scoped rules

Every published instrument scoped to Erath 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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Administrative OrdersErath County · Judge Jason Cameron Cashon

266th District Court Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (Erath County)

The 266th District Court's artificial-intelligence standing order: a self-represented litigant or attorney who uses AI must sign and submit the attached certification before using any AI-generated information in a submission.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026266th Judicial District Court Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (signed Aug. 17, 2026; registered Sept. 2, 2026) — TOPICs reg. doc 3115.
Administrative OrdersErath County

Erath County Justice Court Youth Diversion Plan

The Erath County Justice Court youth diversion plan under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 45A: eligibility, diversion agreements, the administrative fee, and expunction at 18.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Erath County Justice Court Youth Diversion Plan (eff. June 14, 2026) (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/6724; custody 2026-09-06).
Remote / Zoom HearingsErath County · Judge Blake B. Thompson

Erath County Court at Law — Standing Order Regarding Remote Detention Hearings (Juvenile)

The Erath County Court at Law's plan, sitting as a juvenile court, for conducting juvenile detention hearings remotely by Zoom under Family Code section 54.012, with participant duties for cross-examination, camera views and evidence.

High confidence· verified September 22, 2026Erath County Court at Law Standing Order Regarding Remote Detention Hearings (adopted Apr. 9, 2025) — TOPICs reg. doc 2385.
Administrative OrdersErath County

Erath County Local Administrative Order Pursuant to the Damon Allen Act (Bail)

The Erath County local administrative order under the Damon Allen Act setting the bail procedures for Class B and higher offenses: magistrate training, a public-safety report before bail, the 48-hour bail deadline, and the courts that may set felony or personal bond.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Local Administrative Order Pursuant to the Damon Allen Act — 266th Judicial District of Erath County (eff. Sept. 1, 2022) (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/3794; custody 2026-09-06).
Administrative OrdersErath County · Judge Jason Cameron Cashon

266th District Court Administrative Order — Dissolution When a Child Is Born During Marriage and the Husband Is Not the Biological Father (Erath County)

The 266th District Court's administrative order (Appendix B to the local rules) prescribing how a divorce proceeds when a child is born during the marriage but the parties agree the husband is not the biological father: rebuttal of the paternity presumption by acknowledgment or by adjudication.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Administrative Order — Procedures for Dissolution of Marriage When a Child Is Born During Marriage (Appendix B to the 266th Local Rules; signed July 2022) — TOPICs reg. doc 2022.
Local RulesErath County · Judge Jason Cameron Cashon

266th District Court Local Rules (Erath County)

The local rules of the 266th Judicial District Court of Erath County (adopted July 1, 2022): time standards, courtroom decorum, the calendar and setting process, criminal and civil pretrial practice, motion practice, trial procedure, and withdrawal and judgment submission.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Local Rules of the 266th Judicial District Court, Erath County (adopted July 1, 2022; registered Aug. 7, 2024) — TOPICs reg. doc 2022.
Case ManagementErath County · Judge Jason Cameron Cashon

266th District Court Standard Criminal Discovery Order (Erath County)

The 266th District Court's standard criminal discovery order (Appendix A to the local rules): the State's self-executing article 39.14 disclosures on indictment, restrictions on the use of criminal histories, and the defendant's remaining filing duties.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Standard Criminal Discovery Order — Appendix A to the 266th District Court Local Rules (eff. July 1, 2022) — TOPICs reg. doc 2022.
Standing OrdersErath County · Judge Jason Cameron Cashon

266th District Court Standing Order — Property and Conduct of the Parties in Divorce and SAPCR (Erath County)

The 266th District Court's standing order (Appendix C to the local rules, July 1, 2022 edition) restraining the parties in every divorce and suit affecting the parent-child relationship: the children, conduct, property, records, insurance, the pre-hearing conference requirement, and the pre-trial inventory and proposals.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Standing Order Regarding Property and Conduct of the Parties in Divorce Cases and SAPCRs — Appendix C to the 266th Local Rules (July 1, 2022 edition) — TOPICs reg. doc 2022.
Self-Represented LitigantsErath County · Judge Blake B. Thompson

Erath County Court at Law — Policy Regarding Pro Se Applicants (Probate and Guardianship)

The Erath County Court at Law's policy on self-represented (pro se) applicants in probate and guardianship: a pro se party may represent only himself, not an estate or another person, and the court will take no action on such filings without an attorney of record.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Erath County Court at Law Policy Regarding Pro Se Applicants (Mar. 30, 2016) (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/413; custody 2026-09-06).
Local RulesErath County

Erath County Court at Law — Local Rules

The local rules of the Erath County Court at Law: agreed pretrial orders on discovery and special exceptions, jury charges before pretrial, audio recording in lieu of a reporter, criminal docket-call and plea-bargain practice, and witness and probate procedures.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026Local Rules — Erath County Court at Law (eff. July 15, 1994) (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/407; custody 2026-09-06).
Self-Represented LitigantsErath County

266th District Court — Pro Se Divorce Instructions (Erath County)

The Erath County District Clerk's instruction sheet stating the 266th District Court's requirements for a self-represented divorce: the documents to file, the standing-order and AI-order certificates, in-person notarization, and the rule that all paperwork is filed before a court date is set.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Erath County Pro Se Divorce instruction sheet (District Clerk) (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/6822; custody 2026-09-06).
Self-Represented LitigantsErath County

Erath County Court at Law — Small Estate Affidavit Checklist

The Erath County Court at Law's checklist of the twelve requirements the court applies before approving a Small Estate Affidavit.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Erath County Court at Law Small Estate Affidavit Checklist (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/950; custody 2026-09-06).
Case ManagementErath County

Erath County Court at Law — Standing Order on Criminal-History Discovery (Misdemeanor Cases)

The Erath County Court at Law's standing order in all criminal misdemeanor cases: the State produces the defendant's criminal arrest and conviction records to defense counsel by the pretrial hearing without a motion.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026Erath County Court at Law Standing Order in All Criminal Misdemeanor Cases (Criminal History) (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/414; custody 2026-09-06).
Local RulesErath County

Erath County Justice of the Peace Courts — Local Rules of Procedure

The local rules of procedure for the Erath County Justice of the Peace courts: general provisions and calendar, civil filing and jury practice, criminal settings and standard fines, and transfers between precincts.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Local Rules of Procedure and Rules of Decorum for the Justice of the Peace Courts, Erath County (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/383; custody 2026-09-06).
Divisional InstructionsErath County

Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, 3 & 4 — Driving Safety Course Eligibility

The Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, 3 & 4 notice of the requirements to be eligible for a driving safety course dismissal and how to obtain the required driving record.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Erath County JP Precinct 1/3/4 — Eligibility Requirements for Drivers Safety (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/746; custody 2026-09-06).
Divisional InstructionsErath County

Erath County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 — Driving Safety Course Eligibility

The Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 notice of the requirements to be eligible for a driving safety course dismissal and how to obtain the required driving record.

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Erath County JP Precinct 2 — Eligibility Requirements for Drivers Safety (www.co.erath.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/1126; custody 2026-09-06).