Galveston County, TX
All 46 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Galveston 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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Texas Fair Defense Act — Galveston County Plan (District Courts and County Courts at Law)
Galveston County's indigent-defense plan under the Texas Fair Defense Act, adopted jointly by the District Court and County Court at Law Judges: prompt magistration, counsel-request procedure, financial standards for indigency, appointment timing, Master List rotation discipline, mental-health appointment priority, appointed-counsel duties, and the fee/expense voucher regime. Effective January 1, 2003; amended twelve times through September 26, 2024 (current edition, filed with the District Clerk Sept. 26, 2024). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim below from the filed instrument (23-page scan, vision-transcribed).
212th District Court Protocol for Discovery of Electronically Stored Information
212th District Court Protocol for Discovery of Electronically Stored Information — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
306th District Court — Docket Control Order for Jury Trial, Divorce (form)
The court-published 306th District Court — Docket Control Order for Jury Trial, Divorce (form), quoted whole from the document as posted (1 page(s)).
306th District Court — Docket Control Order for Jury Trial, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (form)
The court-published 306th District Court — Docket Control Order for Jury Trial, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (form), quoted whole from the document as posted (2 page(s)).
306th District Court — Docket Control Order for Non-Jury Trial, Divorce (form)
The court-published 306th District Court — Docket Control Order for Non-Jury Trial, Divorce (form), quoted whole from the document as posted (2 page(s)).
306th District Court — Docket Control Order for Non-Jury Trial, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (form)
The court-published 306th District Court — Docket Control Order for Non-Jury Trial, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (form), quoted whole from the document as posted (2 page(s)).
306th District Court Standing Order Pertaining to All Cases in Which Court Appointed Special Advocates Are Appointed
306th District Court Standing Order Pertaining to All Cases in Which Court Appointed Special Advocates Are Appointed — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 08/04/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
405th District Court Standing Order Regarding Production of the Probation File During Pendency of Revocation and Adjudication Proceedings
405th District Court Standing Order Regarding Production of the Probation File During Pendency of Revocation and Adj — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 02/02/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
405th Judicial District Court New Policies and Procedures
405th Judicial District Court New Policies and Procedures — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2014-01-02); the document in custody is the controlling text.
56th District Court Standing Order on Mental-Health Bond Hearings
56th District Court Standing Order on Mental-Health Bond Hearings — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/02/2024); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Administrative Order on Odyssey Access for Family Cases
Administrative Order on Odyssey Access for Family Cases — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/09/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Amended Local Rules of the County Courts at Law and District Courts of Galveston County
Amended Local Rules of the County Courts at Law and District Courts of Galveston County — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/09/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Policies and Procedures — County Court Civil Cases
County Court at Law No. 1 Policies and Procedures — County Court Civil Cases — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Policies and Procedures — Family Cases
County Court at Law No. 1 Policies and Procedures — Family Cases — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Policies and Procedures — Juvenile Docket
County Court at Law No. 1 Policies and Procedures — Juvenile Docket — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Policies and Procedures — Misdemeanor Docket
County Court at Law No. 1 Policies and Procedures — Misdemeanor Docket — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Rules of Conduct of Counsel While in Trial
County Court at Law No. 1 Rules of Conduct of Counsel While in Trial — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
County Court at Law No. 1 Standing Order of the Court in Criminal Cases
County Court at Law No. 1 Standing Order of the Court in Criminal Cases — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
District Courts' Administrative Order on the Galveston County Hope Drug Court
District Courts' Administrative Order on the Galveston County Hope Drug Court — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/09/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
District Courts' Administrative Order Regarding Information to be Secured from the Public Domain
District Courts' Administrative Order Regarding Information to be Secured from the Public Domain — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/09/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Galveston County District Courts' Standing Order under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 17.027
Galveston County District Courts' Standing Order under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 17.027 — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/09/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Galveston County Jury Selection Plan
Galveston County Jury Selection Plan — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 — Dress Code for Court
The court-published Galveston County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 — Dress Code for Court, quoted whole from the document as posted (- page(s)).
Galveston County Rules and Standing Order of the Probate Court Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents
Galveston County Rules and Standing Order of the Probate Court Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Guidelines for the Award of Court Appointed Attorney's Fees, Investigation and Expert Witness Fees
Guidelines for the Award of Court Appointed Attorney's Fees, Investigation and Expert Witness Fees — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2018-01-10); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 — Order Adopting a Youth Diversion Plan
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 — Order Adopting a Youth Diversion Plan — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2024-12); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 — Order Adopting a Youth Diversion Plan
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 — Order Adopting a Youth Diversion Plan — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2025-01-06); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 — Order Adopting a Youth Diversion Plan
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 — Order Adopting a Youth Diversion Plan — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 2024-12-23); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Courtroom Dress Code
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Courtroom Dress Code — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Local Rules for the Probate Court of Galveston County
Local Rules for the Probate Court of Galveston County — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2000-9 (Probate Cause Numbers)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2000-9 (Probate Cause Numbers) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2003-8 (Temporary Guardianships)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2003-8 (Temporary Guardianships) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2012-3 (Documents Filed as Secured)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2012-3 (Documents Filed as Secured) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2020-5 (Prohibiting the Recording of Remote Court Proceedings)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2020-5 (Prohibiting the Recording of Remote Court Proceedings) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-10 (Administrative Procedures for Hearings; 72-Hour Filing)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-10 (Administrative Procedures for Hearings; 72-Hour Filing) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-5 (Standards for Ad Litem and Attorney Fee Invoices)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-5 (Standards for Ad Litem and Attorney Fee Invoices) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-6 (1301 Management Trust Secured Annual Accounts)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-6 (1301 Management Trust Secured Annual Accounts) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-7 (Pro Se Applicants Policy)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-7 (Pro Se Applicants Policy) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-8 (Physician's Certificate of Medical Examination)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-8 (Physician's Certificate of Medical Examination) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-9 (MERP Certification for Muniment of Title)
Probate Court Administrative Order 2022-9 (MERP Certification for Muniment of Title) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Probate Court Blanket Order Authorizing Release of Mental Health Court Records (Health & Safety Code § 571.015)
Probate Court Blanket Order Authorizing Release of Mental Health Court Records (Health & Safety Code § 571.015) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Requirements for Mediators to be on the Court-Appointed List (County Courts Mediation Services)
Requirements for Mediators to be on the Court-Appointed List (County Courts Mediation Services) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted posted); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Civil and Criminal Court Proceedings in the 212th District Court by Electronic Recording
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Civil and Criminal Court Proceedings in the 212th District Cour — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Civil and Criminal Court Proceedings in the 56th District Court by Electronic Recording
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Civil and Criminal Court Proceedings in the 56th District Court — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 08/25/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Civil Court Proceedings in the Probate Court by Electronic Recording
Rules Governing the Procedure for Making a Record of Civil Court Proceedings in the Probate Court by Electronic Reco — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 01/01/2023); the document in custody is the controlling text.
Standing Order in Juvenile Cases (Service of Summons)
Standing Order in Juvenile Cases (Service of Summons) — Galveston County. The operative requirements are quoted verbatim from the governing document (registered/posted 11/04/2025); the document in custody is the controlling text.