Fort Bend County, TX
All 84 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Fort Bend 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.
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240th District Court Exhibit Rules
240th District Court Exhibit Rules — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/08/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
240th District Court Procedures on Affidavits of Surety to Surrender
240th District Court Procedures on Affidavits of Surety to Surrender — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 07/24/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
240th District Court Standing Order in Tax Suits
240th District Court Standing Order in Tax Suits — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/15/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
240th District Court Standing Order of Referral in Civil Cases
240th District Court Standing Order of Referral in Civil Cases — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/15/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
240th District Court Standing Order of Referral in Criminal Cases
240th District Court Standing Order of Referral in Criminal Cases — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/15/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
240th District Court Virtual Hearing Policies and Procedures (revised May 6, 2026)
240th District Court Virtual Hearing Policies and Procedures (revised May 6, 2026) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 05/06/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
240th Judicial District Court Local Rules and Court Procedures (revised May 6, 2026)
240th Judicial District Court Local Rules and Court Procedures (revised May 6, 2026) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 05/06/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
268th District Court Standing Order in Civil Cases
268th District Court Standing Order in Civil Cases — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/14/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
268th District Court Standing Order in Criminal Cases
268th District Court Standing Order in Criminal Cases — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/14/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
268th District Court Standing Order in Tax Suits
268th District Court Standing Order in Tax Suits — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/14/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
328th District Court — Pre-Trial Conference Checklist (Judge Felishia R. Young; Fort Bend County)
The court-published 328th District Court — Pre-Trial Conference Checklist, quoted whole from the document as posted (1 page(s)).
328th District Court Guidelines for Appointments of Attorneys Ad Litem, Guardians Ad Litem, Mediators, and Guardians
328th District Court Guidelines for Appointments of Attorneys Ad Litem, Guardians Ad Litem, Mediators, and Guardians — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2019-07-19 (posted; supplements the appointments regime)); the document in custody is the controlling text.
328th District Court Jury Trial Preparation Order
328th District Court Jury Trial Preparation Order — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2024-10-10); the document in custody is the controlling text.
328th District Court Standing Order of Referral to the Associate Judge
328th District Court Standing Order of Referral to the Associate Judge — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/05/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
387th District Court Exhibit Submission Procedure for Court Proceedings
387th District Court Exhibit Submission Procedure for Court Proceedings — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 07/03/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
387th District Court Guidelines for Appointments of Attorneys Ad Litem, Guardians Ad Litem, and Mediators
387th District Court Guidelines for Appointments of Attorneys Ad Litem, Guardians Ad Litem, and Mediators — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
387th District Court Parent Education Course Requirement and Approved Parenting Classes
387th District Court Parent Education Course Requirement and Approved Parenting Classes — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
387th District Court Procedures for Appointment/Removal of Attorneys Ad Litem, Guardians Ad Litem, and Mediators
387th District Court Procedures for Appointment/Removal of Attorneys Ad Litem, Guardians Ad Litem, and Mediators — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
400th Judicial District Court — Court Rules and Procedures (final 8.1.2025)
400th Judicial District Court — Court Rules and Procedures (final 8.1.2025) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 09/15/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
434th District Court Policies (registered court procedures)
434th District Court Policies (registered court procedures) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
458th District Court Standing Order in Tax Suits
458th District Court Standing Order in Tax Suits — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/14/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
458th District Court Standing Order of Referral in Civil Cases
458th District Court Standing Order of Referral in Civil Cases — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/14/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
458th District Court Standing Order of Referral in Criminal Cases
458th District Court Standing Order of Referral in Criminal Cases — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/14/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
505th District Court — Zoom Hearing Procedures (Jan. 1, 2022) (Judge Kali Morgan; Fort Bend County)
The court-published 505th District Court — Zoom Hearing Procedures (Jan. 1, 2022), quoted whole from the document as posted (3 page(s)).
505th District Court Policy Regarding Court Appointments (revised August 2026)
505th District Court Policy Regarding Court Appointments (revised August 2026) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 08/14/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
505th District Court Revised Rules of Practice (effective January 1, 2025)
505th District Court Revised Rules of Practice (effective January 1, 2025) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/14/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
505th District Court Standing Order of Referral to the Associate Judge
505th District Court Standing Order of Referral to the Associate Judge — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Amended Rates for Court Interpreters (Courts at Law and District Courts)
Amended Rates for Court Interpreters (Courts at Law and District Courts) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 05/22/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Associate Judge for County Courts at Law — Remote Detention Hearing Procedures (TFC § 54.012)
Associate Judge for County Courts at Law — Remote Detention Hearing Procedures (TFC § 54.012) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/24/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 First Amended Standing Administrative Order on Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem Appointment Lists
County Court at Law No. 1 First Amended Standing Administrative Order on Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem Appointment Li — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/23/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Remote Detention Hearing Procedures (TFC § 54.012)
County Court at Law No. 1 Remote Detention Hearing Procedures (TFC § 54.012) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/23/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Standard Discovery Order (v.2023)
County Court at Law No. 1 Standard Discovery Order (v.2023) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/23/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Standing Administrative Order Setting an Ad Litem Deposit
County Court at Law No. 1 Standing Administrative Order Setting an Ad Litem Deposit — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 03/12/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Standing Discovery Order on Copying and Production of Blood Testing Records
County Court at Law No. 1 Standing Discovery Order on Copying and Production of Blood Testing Records — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Standing Order Regarding Virtual Hearings (recording prohibition)
County Court at Law No. 1 Standing Order Regarding Virtual Hearings (recording prohibition) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Zoom Policies & Procedures (effective January 4, 2023)
County Court at Law No. 1 Zoom Policies & Procedures (effective January 4, 2023) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/23/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 2 — Rules of Court
County Court at Law No. 2 — Rules of Court — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/10/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 3 Court's Discovery Order in DWI Prosecutions
County Court at Law No. 3 Court's Discovery Order in DWI Prosecutions — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 3 Remote Detention Hearing Procedures (TFC § 54.012)
County Court at Law No. 3 Remote Detention Hearing Procedures (TFC § 54.012) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/23/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 3 Standing Discovery Order (art. 39.14 / Brady / Kyles)
County Court at Law No. 3 Standing Discovery Order (art. 39.14 / Brady / Kyles) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted current posting); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 3 Standing Discovery Order on Copying and Production of Blood Testing Records
County Court at Law No. 3 Standing Discovery Order on Copying and Production of Blood Testing Records — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 4 — Court Rules and Procedures
County Court at Law No. 4 — Court Rules and Procedures — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/15/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 5 Court's Discovery Order
County Court at Law No. 5 Court's Discovery Order — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 5 Standing Administrative Order Setting an Ad Litem Deposit in Probate & Guardianship Cases
County Court at Law No. 5 Standing Administrative Order Setting an Ad Litem Deposit in Probate & Guardianship Cases — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2024-01-08); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 5 Standing Discovery Order on Copying and Production of Blood Testing Records
County Court at Law No. 5 Standing Discovery Order on Copying and Production of Blood Testing Records — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 5 Standing Order — Juvenile Probation to Provide Assessments to Attorneys of Record
County Court at Law No. 5 Standing Order — Juvenile Probation to Provide Assessments to Attorneys of Record — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 6 Standing Administrative Order on Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem Appointment Lists
County Court at Law No. 6 Standing Administrative Order on Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem Appointment Lists — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2024-01-10); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Courts at Law Administrative Order 2014-1 — Required Use of the Court's Approved Small Estate Affidavit Form
County Courts at Law Administrative Order 2014-1 — Required Use of the Court's Approved Small Estate Affidavit Form — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2014-09-30); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Courts at Law Administrative Order Regarding Background Checks (guardianship applications)
County Courts at Law Administrative Order Regarding Background Checks (guardianship applications) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2015-11-17); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Courts at Law Local Rule 6.11 Amendment — Assignment of Cases after Information (B)(3)
County Courts at Law Local Rule 6.11 Amendment — Assignment of Cases after Information (B)(3) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/07/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.