Harris County, TX
All 267 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Harris 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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Court 8 Policies & Procedures — County Criminal Court at Law No. 8
Court 8 Policies & Procedures — County Criminal Court at Law No. 8 — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Decorum — 164th District Court
Court Decorum — 164th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Policies and Procedures — 152nd District Court
Court Policies and Procedures — 152nd District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Policies and Procedures — Child Protection Court (CPC)
Court Policies and Procedures — Child Protection Court (CPC) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Procedures — 133rd District Court
Court Procedures — 133rd District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Procedures — 184th District Court
Court Procedures — 184th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Procedures — 234th District Court
Court Procedures — 234th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Reporter's Notice to Attorneys (pre-trial exhibits, depositions, realtime) — 334th District Court
Court Reporter's Notice to Attorneys (pre-trial exhibits, depositions, realtime) — 334th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court Setting Guidelines — Harris County Criminal Courts at Law (ODonnell Consent Decree provisions)
Court Setting Guidelines — Harris County Criminal Courts at Law (ODonnell Consent Decree provisions) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Court-Appointee Voucher Policy — 487th District Court (October 2025)
Court-Appointee Voucher Policy — 487th District Court (October 2025) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Courtroom Decorum (In Person and Virtual) — 151st District Court
Courtroom Decorum (In Person and Virtual) — 151st District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Discovery Order — 263rd District Court
Discovery Order — 263rd District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Discovery Policy — 315th District Court
Discovery Policy — 315th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Discovery Practice Standing Order — 311th District Court
Discovery Practice Standing Order — 311th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Docket Days and Times — 185th District Court
Docket Days and Times — 185th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Docket Procedures — 482nd District Court
Docket Procedures — 482nd District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Exhibits Procedures — 280th District Court
Exhibits Procedures — 280th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 174th District Court
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 174th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 230th District Court
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 230th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 496th District Court
Fair Defense Act Appointment Procedures — 496th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
General Court Policies — 232nd District Court
General Court Policies — 232nd District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
General Court Procedures — 129th District Court
General Court Procedures — 129th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
General Policies — 497th District Court
General Policies — 497th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Guardian ad Litem Minimum Expectations — 333rd District Court
Guardian ad Litem Minimum Expectations — 333rd District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Harris County District Judges Rules of Administration
Harris County District Judges Rules of Administration — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Harris County Justice Courts' Local Rules
Harris County Justice Courts' Local Rules — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/04/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Hearing Procedures — 80th District Court
Hearing Procedures — 80th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Information for Pro Se Litigants — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2
Information for Pro Se Litigants — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Information for Pro Se Litigants — Harris County District Courts combined resource directory
Information for Pro Se Litigants — Harris County District Courts combined resource directory — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Information on Filing a Petition for an Occupational Driver's License — Harris County Justice Courts
Information on Filing a Petition for an Occupational Driver's License — Harris County Justice Courts — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Instructions for Defendants Appearing in District Court by Zoom — 184th District Court
Instructions for Defendants Appearing in District Court by Zoom — 184th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Instructions for Remote and In-Person Hearings & Trials — Probate Court No. 1 (updated April 4, 2024)
Instructions for Remote and In-Person Hearings & Trials — Probate Court No. 1 (updated April 4, 2024) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Instructions for Video Hearings & Trials — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3
Instructions for Video Hearings & Trials — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3 — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Joint Stipulated Confidentiality Order (form of order) — 11th District Court
Joint Stipulated Confidentiality Order (form of order) — 11th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Joint Stipulated Confidentiality Order (form of order) — 125th District Court
Joint Stipulated Confidentiality Order (form of order) — 125th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Joint Stipulated Confidentiality Order (form of order) — 157th District Court
Joint Stipulated Confidentiality Order (form of order) — 157th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Joint Stipulated Confidentiality Order (form of order) — 334th District Court
Joint Stipulated Confidentiality Order (form of order) — 334th District Court — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Local Rules of the County Courts Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents (adopted October 30, 2013)
Local Rules of the County Courts Concerning the Electronic Filing of Court Documents (adopted October 30, 2013) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Local Rules of the District Courts Trying Criminal Cases in Harris County, Texas (amended January 2022)
Local Rules of the District Courts Trying Criminal Cases in Harris County, Texas (amended January 2022) — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Local Rules of the Family Trial Division of the Judicial District Courts of Harris County, Texas (adopted April 23, 2025)
Local Rules of the Family Trial Division of the Judicial District Courts of Harris County, Texas (adopted April 23, 2025 — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 07/16/2025). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Local Rules of the Harris County Civil Courts at Law (as amended through December 8, 2023)
Local Rules of the Harris County Civil Courts at Law (as amended through December 8, 2023) — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2024). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Local Rules of the Probate Courts of Harris County, Texas (adopted June 4, 2025)
Local Rules of the Probate Courts of Harris County, Texas (adopted June 4, 2025) — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 06/23/2025). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Occupational Driver's License Guidelines — County Criminal Court No. 11
Occupational Driver's License Guidelines — County Criminal Court No. 11 — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Oral Hearing Docket, Docket Call and Trial Assignment — 125th District Court (2024 update)
Oral Hearing Docket, Docket Call and Trial Assignment — 125th District Court (2024 update) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Order Referring Eviction Cases to Civil Associate Judge — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Order Referring Eviction Cases to Civil Associate Judge — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2024). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Order Referring Eviction Cases to Civil Associate Judge — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2
Order Referring Eviction Cases to Civil Associate Judge — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2024). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Order Referring Eviction Cases to Civil Associate Judge — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3
Order Referring Eviction Cases to Civil Associate Judge — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3 — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2024). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Order Referring Eviction Cases to Civil Associate Judge — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4
Order Referring Eviction Cases to Civil Associate Judge — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2024). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Fees Structure Per Hour — Harris County Probate Courts (Probate Court No. 4 posting)
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Fees Structure Per Hour — Harris County Probate Courts (Probate Court No. 4 posting) — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.
Policies & Procedures — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Policies & Procedures — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1 — posted on the court's own website — the court-procedure tier (standing procedures, policies, and preferences the court itself publishes), distinct from the TOPICs-registered local-rules tier (TRCP 3a registration applies to local rules). Operative requirements quoted verbatim; the posted document is the controlling text.