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Schleicher County, TX

All 7 county-scoped rules

Every published instrument scoped to Schleicher County, newest effective date first. 2 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 OrdersSchleicher County

Standing Orders of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley (effective July 22, 2025)

Standing orders of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley (Associate Judge Elizabeth Watkins), effective July 22, 2025, for Tom Green, Schleicher, Irion, Runnels, Sterling, Coke, Concho and Brown Counties: semiannual vacation letters and written motions for continuance; limits on written reports in lieu of appearance; contested matters heard in person and virtual appearance of a party or witness only on a motion filed at least 3 days ahead; agreed orders and extensions; exhibit and witness lists emailed to the parties, coordinator and court reporter by noon three days before a hearing; placement orders (county of removal or a contiguous county, a 150-mile radius without court approval, advisements within 24 hours, reports and appearances after three months outside that radius); medication consent and notice requirements; transition-planning duties for youth over 15 in permanent managing conservatorship; matters requiring a motion, order or advisement; and caseworker hearing preparation.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Standing Orders of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley (effective July 22, 2025). TOPICs registration 2465 (Schleicher County, Standing Orders, registered 07/23/2025).
Standing OrdersSchleicher County · Judge Rahegyn Elaine Franke

Schleicher County Justice of the Peace Youth Diversion Plan (effective January 1, 2025)

Youth diversion plan of the Schleicher County justice of the peace: purpose; coordinators; qualifications; the written agreement (up to 180 days) and its monitoring; possible outcomes; records; strategies; and monitoring for compliance.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Schleicher County Justice of the Peace Youth Diversion Plan (effective January 1, 2025), Schleicher County, Texas; posted on the Schleicher County website (https://www.schleichercounty.gov/upload/page/0076/Youth%20Diversion%20Plan%202025.docx), fetched 2026-09-24.
Administrative OrdersSchleicher County · Judge Rahegyn Elaine Franke

Schleicher County Justice of the Peace Cremation Authorization Request Policy (September 5, 2024)

Policy of the Schleicher County justice of the peace under Health and Safety Code section 716.004 for requests to cremate within the 48-hour period after the time of death: waiver requests are submitted in person.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Schleicher County Justice of the Peace Cremation Authorization Request Policy (September 5, 2024), Schleicher County, Texas; posted on the Schleicher County website (https://www.schleichercounty.gov/upload/page/0076/Cremation%20Authorization%20Request%20Policy.docx), fetched 2026-09-24.
Standing OrdersSchleicher County

51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts Administrative Order - Standing Order Requiring Completion of Children's Interest Seminar (April 15, 2019)

Standing order of the 51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts (Tom Green, Coke, Concho, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher and Sterling Counties): all parties to a suit affecting the parent-child relationship complete the Children's Interest Seminar (For Kid's Sake) within sixty days of service or waiver and file the completion certificate within five days; failure may lead to contempt, striking of pleadings or Rule 215 sanctions.

High confidence· verified September 25, 202651st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts Administrative Order - Standing Order Requiring Completion of Children's Interest Seminar (April 15, 2019), Schleicher County, Texas; posted on the Tom Green County website (https://www.tomgreencountytx.gov/upload/page/0085/Standing%20Order%20Requiring%20Completion%20of%20Childrens%20Interest%20Seminar.pdf), fetched 2026-09-24.
Standing OrdersSchleicher County

51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts Standing Order Regarding Property and Conduct of Parties in a Divorce or Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (effective April 15, 2019)

Standing order of the 51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts for divorces and suits affecting the parent-child relationship in Tom Green, Coke, Concho, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher and Sterling Counties: no disruption of children; conduct of the parties; preservation of property and use of funds; personal and business records; insurance; specific authorizations; service with the petition and effect as a temporary restraining order and then a temporary injunction; effect of protective orders; encouragement to mediate; and sanctions for failing to appear or to obey court orders.

High confidence· verified September 25, 202651st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts Standing Order Regarding Property and Conduct of Parties in a Divorce or Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (effective April 15, 2019), Schleicher County, Texas; posted on the Tom Green County website (https://www.tomgreencountytx.gov/upload/page/0085/Standing%20Order%20Regarding%20Property%20and%20Conduct%20of%20Parties%20in%20a%20Divorce%20or%20Suit%20Affecting%20the%20Parent-Child%20Relationship.pdf), fetched 2026-09-24.
Remote / Zoom HearingsSchleicher County

Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley - Procedures for Virtual Court Proceedings (by Zoom and Phone) (February 2023)

Procedures of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley for virtual proceedings: court staff contacts; which proceedings are virtual; equipment and a stable connection; requesting a virtual proceeding from the coordinator by noon three business days ahead; exhibits in PDF emailed to the parties, coordinator and court reporter by noon three days ahead; virtual witnesses; public viewing on the court's YouTube channel with recording prohibited; how to use Zoom; and conduct rules for virtual and in-person hearings.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley - Procedures for Virtual Court Proceedings (by Zoom and Phone) (February 2023), Schleicher County, Texas; posted on the Tom Green County website (https://www.tomgreencountytx.gov/upload/page/0166/docs/202302RemoteHearingInstructionsCPCofConchoValley.pdf), fetched 2026-09-24.
Local RulesSchleicher County

Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley Standing General Rules Applicable to All Appearances (February 2023)

Standing general rules of the Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley for virtual and in-person appearances: opening procedure and announcements; courtroom conduct and prohibited conduct; forms of address and the oath; conduct of attorneys; and the dress code.

High confidence· verified September 25, 2026Child Protection Court of the Concho Valley Standing General Rules Applicable to All Appearances (February 2023), Schleicher County, Texas; posted on the Tom Green County website (https://www.tomgreencountytx.gov/upload/page/0166/docs/202302CPCofConchoValleyStandingCourtRules.pdf), fetched 2026-09-24.