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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County Courts at Law Local Rule 7.26 — Personal Identifiers (probate and guardianship filings)
County Courts at Law Local Rule 7.26 — Personal Identifiers (probate and guardianship filings) — 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.
Direct File Order (Felony District Courts)
Direct File Order (Felony District Courts) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/04/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Eleventh Amended Fort Bend County Adult Plan and Local Rules for the Appointment of Counsel to Indigent Defendants
Eleventh Amended Fort Bend County Adult Plan and Local Rules for the Appointment of Counsel to Indigent Defendants — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 12/31/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Fort Bend County Jury Plan (amended as of January 7, 2026)
Fort Bend County Jury Plan (amended as of January 7, 2026) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/28/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
General Order of Referral for Child Protection Cases to the Coastal Bend Children's Court
General Order of Referral for Child Protection Cases to the Coastal Bend Children's Court — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/17/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
General Order Regarding Installation of Electronic Monitoring as a Condition of Bond
General Order Regarding Installation of Electronic Monitoring as a Condition of Bond — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 07/19/2024); the document in custody is the controlling text.
General Order Regarding Procedures for Review of Bail Decisions
General Order Regarding Procedures for Review of Bail Decisions — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 09/19/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice Courts Local Rule — Occupational Driver License Petitions and Hearings (designation)
Justice Courts Local Rule — Occupational Driver License Petitions and Hearings (designation) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2013-12 - 2014-01 (signed)); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Animal Cruelty Seizure Hearings (designation)
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Animal Cruelty Seizure Hearings (designation) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/24/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Bail Bonds (designation)
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Bail Bonds (designation) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 12/20/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Driver's License Suspension Hearings (designation)
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Driver's License Suspension Hearings (designation) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/24/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Environmental Cases (designation)
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Environmental Cases (designation) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/24/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Handgun License Suspension and Denial Hearings (designation)
Justice Courts Standing Order Relating to Handgun License Suspension and Denial Hearings (designation) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/24/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice of the Peace Courts — Record of Standing Orders (Rev. 2025.2)
Justice of the Peace Courts — Record of Standing Orders (Rev. 2025.2) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 03/25/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1 — Juvenile Diversion Plan (Order Adopting)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 1 — Juvenile Diversion Plan (Order Adopting) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2025-01-01); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 2 — Juvenile Diversion Plan (Order Adopting)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Place 2 — Juvenile Diversion Plan (Order Adopting) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2025-01-01 (effective)); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justices of the Peace, Precinct One — Juvenile Diversion Plan
Justices of the Peace, Precinct One — Juvenile Diversion Plan — 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.
Local Administrative Order Regarding Release of Property (County Courts at Law)
Local Administrative Order Regarding Release of Property (County Courts at Law) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 09/12/2024); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Local Rules of Court, Fort Bend County Courts at Law (approved and adopted January 1, 2018)
Local Rules of Court, Fort Bend County Courts at Law (approved and adopted January 1, 2018) — 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.
Local Rules of Procedure and Decorum for the Justice Courts, Fort Bend County
Local Rules of Procedure and Decorum for the Justice Courts, Fort Bend County — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 06/24/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Local Rules of the District Courts of Fort Bend County, Texas
Local Rules of the District Courts of Fort Bend County, Texas — 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.
Order Setting Court Reporter Fees (including Indigent Cases)
Order Setting Court Reporter Fees (including Indigent Cases) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 04/21/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Procedures & Rules of Practice in the 502nd District Court
Procedures & Rules of Practice in the 502nd District Court — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2026 (posted)); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Court Proceedings by Electronic Recording
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Court Proceedings by Electronic Recording — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 08/23/2024); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Second Amended General Order Regarding Procedures for Bail Hearings and Pre-Trial Release
Second Amended General Order Regarding Procedures for Bail Hearings and Pre-Trial Release — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 04/22/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order Adopting Rules Governing the Broadcasting of Magistrate Court Proceedings
Standing Order Adopting Rules Governing the Broadcasting of Magistrate Court Proceedings — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 04/21/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order Establishing Processes for Unfiled Misdemeanor Criminal Matters
Standing Order Establishing Processes for Unfiled Misdemeanor Criminal Matters — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 04/27/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order Regarding Confidentiality of Certain Filings for the 387th District Court
Standing Order Regarding Confidentiality of Certain Filings for the 387th District Court — 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.
Standing Order Regarding Mandatory Disclosures in Tax Cases
Standing Order Regarding Mandatory Disclosures in Tax Cases — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 12/19/2024); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order Regarding Temporary Injunctions for the 328th, 387th, 501st, and 505th District Courts
Standing Order Regarding Temporary Injunctions for the 328th, 387th, 501st, and 505th District Courts — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/13/2026); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order Relating to Civil Discovery — Justice Court, Precinct Four, Place One
Standing Order Relating to Civil Discovery — Justice Court, Precinct Four, Place One — 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.
The 328th Judicial District Court Rules of Practice (January 1, 2025)
The 328th Judicial District Court Rules of Practice (January 1, 2025) — 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.
The 387th Judicial District Court Rules of Practice (adopted April 1, 2026)
The 387th Judicial District Court Rules of Practice (adopted April 1, 2026) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2026-07-20 (posted)); the document in custody is the controlling text.
The 501st Judicial District Court Rules of Practice (December 1, 2025; updated printing 12-11-25)
The 501st Judicial District Court Rules of Practice (December 1, 2025; updated printing 12-11-25) — Fort Bend County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2025-12-11); the document in custody is the controlling text.