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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Policies & Procedures — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2
Policies & Procedures — 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.
Policies & Procedures — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4
Policies & Procedures — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 — 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. 5
Policies & Procedures — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 — 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 and Procedures — 507th District Court (Judge Lillian H. Alexander)
Policies and Procedures — 507th District Court (Judge Lillian H. Alexander) — 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 and Procedures — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3
Policies and Procedures — 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.
Policies and Procedures for Hearings via Zoom — Harris County Family District Courts
Policies and Procedures for Hearings via Zoom — Harris County Family District 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.
Policies and Procedures: Appointment of Ad Litem Attorneys in Parental Termination Proceedings Initiated by TDFPS — 315th District Court
Policies and Procedures: Appointment of Ad Litem Attorneys in Parental Termination Proceedings Initiated by TDFPS — 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.
Policy for Communications with the Court — Probate Court No. 1
Policy for Communications with the Court — Probate Court 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.
Policy for Communications with the Court — Probate Court No. 5
Policy for Communications with the Court — Probate Court No. 5 — 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.
Policy Regarding Pro Se Applicants — Harris County Probate Courts (Probate Court No. 1 posting)
Policy Regarding Pro Se Applicants — Harris County Probate Courts (Probate Court No. 1 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.
Policy Regarding Pro Se Applicants — Harris County Probate Courts (Probate Court No. 5 posting)
Policy Regarding Pro Se Applicants — Harris County Probate Courts (Probate Court No. 5 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.
Preferential Pre-Trial Requirements — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Preferential Pre-Trial Requirements — 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.
Presenting Dispositive Motions to the Court — 151st District Court practice guide
Presenting Dispositive Motions to the Court — 151st District Court practice guide — 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.
Pro Se Appearance Requirements (Divorce) — 311th District Court
Pro Se Appearance Requirements (Divorce) — 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.
Pro Se Appearance Requirements (SAPCR) — 311th District Court
Pro Se Appearance Requirements (SAPCR) — 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.
Pro Se Litigants — 246th District Court
Pro Se Litigants — 246th 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). Complete resource list transcribed from the posted document; the posted document is the controlling text.
Procedures for the MDL Pre-Trial Court (2025)
Procedures for the MDL Pre-Trial Court (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.
Professional Dress Code — Probate Court No. 1
Professional Dress Code — Probate Court 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.
Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings — District Courts of Harris County, Civil Trial Division
Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings — District Courts of Harris County, Civil Trial Division — 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.
Remote Appearance Best Practices — Probate Court No. 1 (updated April 4, 2024)
Remote Appearance Best Practices — 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.
Remote Appearance Best Practices — Probate Court No. 4 (updated October 10, 2023)
Remote Appearance Best Practices — Probate Court No. 4 (updated October 10, 2023) — 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.
Required Default-Judgment Language (Texas Supreme Court) — 165th District Court
Required Default-Judgment Language (Texas Supreme Court) — 165th 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.
Rules of Court, Harris County Criminal Courts at Law (as amended through December 11, 2025)
Rules of Court, Harris County Criminal Courts at Law (as amended through December 11, 2025) — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 12/22/2025). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Rules of the Civil Trial Division, Harris County District Courts
Rules of the Civil Trial Division, Harris County District Courts — 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.
Rules of the Judicial District Courts of Harris County, Juvenile Trial Division
Rules of the Judicial District Courts of Harris County, Juvenile Trial Division — 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.
Rules/Procedure — 183rd District Court
Rules/Procedure — 183rd 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.
Standard Order on Motions in Limine — 157th District Court
Standard Order on Motions in Limine — 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.
Standing Discovery Order (State's disclosure obligations) — 177th District Court
Standing Discovery Order (State's disclosure obligations) — 177th 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.
Standing Docket Control Order (Form for Calculating Dates) — Probate Court No. 1
Standing Docket Control Order (Form for Calculating Dates) — Probate Court 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.
Standing Order — Inability to Pay Costs (247th District Court)
Standing Order — Inability to Pay Costs (247th 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.
Standing Order — Inability to Pay Costs (308th District Court)
Standing Order — Inability to Pay Costs (308th 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.
Standing Order in Limine — 152nd District Court
Standing Order in Limine — 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.
Standing Order in Limine — 189th District Court (Judge Tamika Craft-Demming)
Standing Order in Limine — 189th District Court (Judge Tamika Craft-Demming) — 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.
Standing Order in Limine — 234th District Court
Standing Order in Limine — 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.
Standing Order in Limine — 270th District Court
Standing Order in Limine — 270th 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.
Standing Order in Limine — 295th District Court
Standing Order in Limine — 295th 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.
Standing Order in Limine — 334th District Court
Standing Order in Limine — 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.
Standing Order in Limine — 55th District Court
Standing Order in Limine — 55th 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.
Standing Order in Limine — 61st District Court
Standing Order in Limine — 61st 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.
Standing Order in Limine — Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2
Standing Order in Limine — 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.
Standing Order on Recording Prohibition — 246th District Court
Standing Order on Recording Prohibition — 246th 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.
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 247th District Court
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 247th 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.
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 308th District Court
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings — 308th 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.
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings (310th District Court)
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings (310th District Court) — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 04/28/2026). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Standing Order Prohibiting Recording of Court Proceedings — 11th District Court
Standing Order Prohibiting Recording of Court Proceedings — 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.
Standing Order Regarding Children, Pets, Property and Conduct of the Parties — 245th District Court
Standing Order Regarding Children, Pets, Property and Conduct of the Parties — 245th 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.
Standing Order Regarding Self-Represented Litigants (310th District Court)
Standing Order Regarding Self-Represented Litigants (310th District Court) — Harris County, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 04/28/2026). The operative requirements are quoted from the registered document; the registered document is the controlling text.
Standing Trial Preparation Order — 189th District Court
Standing Trial Preparation Order — 189th 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.
Standing Trial Preparation Order — 190th District Court
Standing Trial Preparation Order — 190th 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.
Submission Docket — 311th District Court
Submission Docket — 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.