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Kleberg County

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Standing OrdersKleberg County · Judge Jack William Pulcher

105th District Court (Kleberg County) Standing Order No. MISC233001 — authority to set bail for a defendant charged with a subsequent felony while on bail (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.027) — June 2, 2023

Judge Jack W. Pulcher's standing order under art. 17.027 (S.B. 6, 87th Leg. 2nd C.S.): the district judge reserves bail authority in indicted cases; the appointed Title 54A associate judge and jail magistrates designated by that judge may set bail in pending unindicted cases; other magistrates transfer such defendants to the Kleberg County Sheriff within 12 hours; for out-of-county prior felonies any Kleberg magistrate acts within 24 hours after reviewing the criminal history and Public Safety Report and notifies the originating court.

High confidence· verified September 10, 2026Standing Order No. MISC233001 — Standing Order of the 105th District Court of Kleberg County Establishing Authority to Set Bail as to a Defendant Charged with Committing a Subsequent Felony Offense While on Bail (Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.027), ordered and issued June 2, 2023, Hon. Jack W Pulcher, Judge Presiding; TOPICs registration 1410 (Kleberg County, Standing Orders, County; District, 06/05/2023).
Standing OrdersKleberg County

Kleberg County Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties (105th District Court and County Court at Law) — effective February 1, 2011

The standing order that attaches to every divorce and every suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed in Kleberg County: no disruption of children, conduct of the parties, preservation of property and use of funds, records, insurance, specific authorizations, service with the petition, 14-day TRO/temporary-injunction effect, protective-order precedence, mediation encouragement and bond waiver.

High confidence· verified September 10, 2026Kleberg County District Court and the County Court at Law, General Orders — Kleberg County Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties, effective February 1, 2011 (signed Angelica Hernandez, 105th District Court; Guadalupe O. Mendoza, County Court at Law); TOPICs registration 1409 (Kleberg County, Standing Orders, County; District, 06/05/2023).
Local RulesKleberg County

Local Rules of the District Court of Kleberg County, Texas (105th Judicial District) — effective September 1, 1991

The 1991 local rules of the 105th District Court sitting in Kleberg County: time standards, clerk reporting, civil filing/transfer/docketing and cause numbering (D and C suffixes), preliminary conferences, motion practice (conferral certificate, hearing or 15-day submission, summary judgment by submission), trial settings and jury demands, criminal filing (CRF cause numbers, superseding indictments), arraignment and pretrial-motion deadlines, court sessions and hours, attorney vacation notice, and the Local Administrative District Judge.

High confidence· verified September 23, 2026Local Rules of the District Court of Kleberg County, Texas — The 105th Judicial District of Texas, Hon. J. Manuel Banales, Judge Presiding, effective September 1, 1991 (temporary effect under Rule 13.002; effective on Supreme Court approval under Rule 13.001); TOPICs registration 1408 (Kleberg County, Local Rules, County; District, 06/05/2023).
Local RulesFifth Administrative Judicial Region

Rules of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region of Texas (adopted March 9, 1979) — the regional rules of administration on the registry (TOPICs 322)

The Council of Judges' rules for the Fifth Administrative Judicial District adopted at Laredo on March 9, 1979 under article 200a of the Revised Civil Statutes: assignment and transfer of judges and cases, docket administration and reporting within the region, the relationship between regional and county rules (county rules govern where they conflict), filing with each district clerk and the Supreme Court. The registered copy is the publisher's edition under Presiding Judge J. Manuel Banales, with a front note that the region was revising the rules; no later regional rules are registered.

High confidence· verified September 10, 2026Rules of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region of Texas, adopted by the Council of Judges of the Fifth Administrative Judicial District at Laredo, March 9, 1979 (Presiding Judge J. Manuel Banales edition, 974 East Harrison, Brownsville); TOPICs registration 322 (Local Rules, AJR, 01/01/2023).
AppealsFifth Administrative Judicial Region

Fifth Administrative Judicial Region of Texas — Rules for the Appeal of a Trial Court's Disapproval of or Failure to Act on a Request for Payment of Court Appointed Attorney's Fees (20 days after a disapproval order; 80 days after an unanswered request)

The presiding judge's procedures for court-appointed attorneys' fee appeals under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.05: the attorney files a motion with the Presiding Judge of the Fifth Region within twenty (20) days of the trial court's order disapproving the fee, or within eighty (80) days of submitting the request if the trial court fails to act; the trial judge may respond and resolve the matter, and if no resolution is noticed within twenty (20) days of the motion the Presiding Judge rules under art. 26.05; the county pays the approved amount within 45 days under art. 26.05(c).

High confidence· verified September 21, 2026Rules for the Appeal of a Trial Court's Disapproval of or Failure to Act on a Request for Payment of Court Appointed Attorney's Fees, Before the Presiding Judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region of Texas (undated; posted at www.txcourts.gov/5ajr/ as media/1437064).
Local RulesStatewide

N.D. Tex. LR 83.9 — Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court

N.D. Tex. LR 83.9 — Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
Local RulesStatewide

N.D. Tex. LR 83.8 — Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys

N.D. Tex. LR 83.8 — Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.7 — Admission of Attorneys

N.D. Tex. LR 83.7 — Admission of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
Local RulesStatewide

N.D. Tex. LR 83.6 — Applications to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

N.D. Tex. LR 83.6 — Applications to Proceed In Forma Pauperis: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.4.1 — Compliance with Standards of Litigation Conduct

N.D. Tex. LR 83.4.1 — Compliance with Standards of Litigation Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.4 — Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing

N.D. Tex. LR 83.4 — Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.3 — Assignment of Cases

N.D. Tex. LR 83.3 — Assignment of Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.2 — Miscellaneous and Special Orders

N.D. Tex. LR 83.2 — Miscellaneous and Special Orders: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.18 — Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden

N.D. Tex. LR 83.18 — Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.17 — Weapons Forbidden

N.D. Tex. LR 83.17 — Weapons Forbidden: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
Local RulesStatewide

N.D. Tex. LR 83.16 — Dress and Conduct

N.D. Tex. LR 83.16 — Dress and Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.14 — Parties Proceeding Pro Se

N.D. Tex. LR 83.14 — Parties Proceeding Pro Se: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.13 — Change of Contact Information or Name

N.D. Tex. LR 83.13 — Change of Contact Information or Name: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.12 — Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney

N.D. Tex. LR 83.12 — Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 83.11 — Exemption from Admission to Practice, and from Requirement of Local Counsel, for Attorneys Appearing on Behalf of the United States Justice Department or the Attorney General of the State of Texas

N.D. Tex. LR 83.11 — Exemption from Admission to Practice, and from Requirement of Local Counsel, for Attorneys Appearing on Behalf of the United States Justice Department or the Attorney General of the State of Texas: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
Local RulesStatewide

N.D. Tex. LR 83.10 — Requirement of Local Counsel

N.D. Tex. LR 83.10 — Requirement of Local Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
Local RulesStatewide

N.D. Tex. LR 83.1 — Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge

N.D. Tex. LR 83.1 — Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 81.2 — Certificate of Interested Persons

N.D. Tex. LR 81.2 — Certificate of Interested Persons: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
Local RulesStatewide

N.D. Tex. LR 81.1 — Required Form of Documents to be Filed Upon Removal

N.D. Tex. LR 81.1 — Required Form of Documents to be Filed Upon Removal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026
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N.D. Tex. LR 79.4 — Disposition of Sealed Documents

N.D. Tex. LR 79.4 — Disposition of Sealed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CIVIL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective September 1, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.

High confidence· verified September 26, 2026