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Falls County, TX

All 3 county-scoped rules

Every published instrument scoped to Falls 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 OrdersFalls County

Amendment to the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the 82nd District Court — Artificial Intelligence and Use of Zoom

An amendment to the 82nd Judicial District Court's local rules (Falls and Robertson Counties) adding Section VII prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence without prior court order, Section VIII limiting the use of Zoom (no trial by Zoom; witnesses at motion hearings only with approval), and Section IX permitting phone appearances in DFPS cases as an exception.

High confidence· verified September 22, 2026Amendment to the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the 82nd District Court (Falls and Robertson Counties; filed August 21, 2024) — TOPICs reg. doc 2043.
Local RulesFalls County

Rules of Practice and Procedure in the 82nd District Court (Falls and Robertson Counties)

The local rules of practice and procedure of the 82nd Judicial District Court, serving Falls and Robertson Counties, governing the presiding judge's authority, dockets and calendars, and the disposition and trial of all cases in the district (effective January 1, 2019).

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Rules of Practice and Procedure in the 82nd District Court (Falls and Robertson Counties; effective January 1, 2019) — TOPICs reg. doc 1737.
Remote / Zoom HearingsFalls County

Falls County Remote Detention Hearing Procedures for Juvenile Detention Hearings

The plan adopted under Texas Family Code section 54.012 by the 20th/82nd Judicial District Juvenile Probation Department, the 82nd District Court, the Falls County Court, and the Justice of the Peace Courts to conduct juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings, governing remote participation, cross-examination, camera and confrontation requirements, and the presentation of physical evidence.

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026Falls County Remote Detention Hearing Procedures for Juvenile Detention Hearings (Tex. Fam. Code sec. 54.012) — TOPICs reg. doc 1738.