Hudspeth County, TX
All 10 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Hudspeth County, newest effective date first. 1 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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Standing Order Regarding Self-Represented Litigants — 394th District Court (Hudspeth County)
The 394th District Court's standing order requiring self-represented litigants in uncontested family-law cases in Hudspeth County (after September 1, 2026) to have their proposed final orders reviewed by the Hudspeth Domestic Relations Office (DRO), which issues a completed Uncontested Docket Checklist (without providing legal advice), to be provided to the court at least one week before setting the case on the uncontested docket. Signed September 9, 2026.
Remote Court Appearance Etiquette — 394th Judicial District Court
The 394th Judicial District Court's rules for videoconference (including Zoom) appearances: appearance, environment and conduct standards; the recording prohibition; participants' responsibility for a working connection; and enforcement (removal, postponement, or other action) for non-compliance. Applies to Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties. Signed July 22, 2026.
Standing Memorandum Regarding Courtroom Attire — 394th Judicial District Court
The 394th Judicial District Court's dress-code memorandum for all persons appearing in person or by videoconference: the list of attire not permitted, examples of appropriate attire, remote-appearance surroundings requirements, enforcement by court security/staff, custodial-agency and emergency exceptions. Applies to Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties. Signed July 22, 2026.
Updated Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence — 394th Judicial District Court (Hudspeth County)
The 394th Judicial District Court's updated standing order on artificial intelligence, applying to every pending or hereafter filed case in the 394th Judicial District Court of Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio Counties. It warns that generative AI systems (ChatGPT, Claude, OpenAI, Bing and others) are unreliable, prone to bias, and often fabricate information, and requires every self-represented litigant and attorney who uses AI for legal research or drafting to sign and file the attached certification before using AI-generated information — certifying that all AI-created language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments and legal analysis were verified as accurate through traditional non-AI legal sources by a licensed human, and acknowledging responsibility and potential sanctions for noncompliance. Signed July 22, 2026, effective immediately.
Standing Order Establishing Confidentiality of DFPS Court Records — 394th Judicial District Court (Hudspeth County)
The 394th Judicial District Court's standing order making affidavits, court reports and other documents filed in Department of Family and Protective Services suits (Tex. Fam. Code ch. 261, 262, 264) confidential and restricting access to the court, associate judge, DFPS and SSCC agents, parties and their attorneys, attorneys/guardians ad litem, and the Attorney General; anyone else must request access on the attached Exhibit A form. Effective March 7, 2025.
Standing Order Regarding Placement of Children in Child Protective Services Cases and Family Law Cases — 394th District (Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis & Presidio)
An order of the Local Administrative District Judge of Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties, enforceable by contempt, prohibiting the Department of Family and Protective Services and any court, judge or party from placing any foster child subject to the order in the home or custody/care of a named individual, and binding all parties and persons acting in concert with them. Effective July 24, 2024.
Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence — Hudspeth County Court
The Hudspeth County Court's standing order on artificial intelligence, applying to every pending or hereafter filed case in Hudspeth County. It warns that generative AI systems (ChatGPT, Harvey.AI, Google Bard, TensorFlow, OpenAI, Bing and others) are unreliable, prone to bias, and often fabricate information, and requires every self-represented litigant and attorney who uses AI for legal research or drafting to sign and file the attached certification before using AI-generated information — certifying that all AI-created language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments and legal analysis were verified as accurate through traditional non-AI legal sources by a licensed attorney, and acknowledging responsibility and potential sanctions for noncompliance. Signed by County Judge Joanna E. MacKenzie, effective July 12, 2024.
Standing Order Regarding Pro Se Probate & Guardianship Matters — County Court of Hudspeth County
A standing order of the Hudspeth County Court (Probate Court) providing that, given the complexity of estate, probate and guardianship matters and the court's concern about self-represented applicants, the Court will not hear pro se probate matters unless there is a will and the applicant is the sole heir under that will, and will not hear pro se guardianship matters under any circumstances. Signed July 3, 2024.
Standing Order Regarding Public Access to Electronic Proceedings — 394th Judicial District Court (Hudspeth County)
The 394th Judicial District Court's standing order on public access to electronic (remote) court proceedings: electronic proceedings follow the court's Virtual Hearing Protocols; only participants are admitted to the virtual courtroom absent prior permission; the public may observe in the district courtroom or on the court's YouTube live-streaming channel, with recording by anyone other than the court prohibited on pain of contempt; and the court may record proceedings for its own non-public use. Effective February 7, 2023.
394th District Court (Hudspeth County) — Standing Order Regarding Public Access to DFPS Court Records (Hon. Roy Ferguson)
Standing order of the 394th District Court limiting public access to documents filed in suits brought by the Department of Family and Protective Services and stating who may inspect them and how.