Shelby County, TX
All 4 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Shelby 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.
Published rules, newest effective date first
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Shelby County Standing Order Regarding Children, Pets, Property and Conduct of the Parties (effective July 15, 2025)
Standing order of the 123rd and 273rd District Courts that applies in every divorce suit and every suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed in Shelby County: no disruption of children, protection of family pets or companion animals, conduct of the parties (including tracking or monitoring a party's property or vehicle), preservation of property and use of funds, personal and business records, insurance, specific authorizations, service of the order with the petition and how long it stays in effect, the effect of other court orders, mediation, and waiver of bond. Effective July 15, 2025.
Shelby County District Courts - General Order on Courtroom Dress Code (Misc. Docket No. 25MISC02)
General order of the 123rd and 273rd Judicial District Courts of Shelby County implementing a dress code applicable to all court proceedings: no shorts, hats or sunglasses, muscle shirts/tank tops/tee-shirts or exposed undergarments, offensive or gang-related clothing, sagging pants or excessive holes (shoes required); no cell phones, tablets, smart devices, bags, backpacks or purses without the presiding judge's approval; and no gum, tobacco, vape pens, e-cigarettes, food or drinks in the courtrooms.
Administrative Order on the Assignment of Newly Indicted Felony Cases Between the 123rd and 273rd District Courts (Shelby County; signed April 8, 2021)
Administrative order of the two Shelby County district courts on felony case assignment: from each grand jury's list of newly indicted cases the District Clerk assigns one-half to the 123rd and one-half to the 273rd, alternating from a randomly selected case, the first case going to the court that did not receive the last case of the prior list; a new felony case against a defendant with a felony case pending in one of the courts is filed in that court; co-defendants from one alleged criminal transaction are assigned to the same court.
Administrative Order Prohibiting the Recording of Court Proceedings by Anyone Other Than the Official Court Reporter (District and County Courts of Shelby County; signed January 6, 2021)
Administrative order of the two district courts and the county court of Shelby County: no one other than the Official Court Reporter may record a court proceeding in any manner, whether in the courtroom or by remote access and whether as an active participant or as a public viewer of a broadcast; a violation may result in a finding of contempt. The order recites that the courts broadcast remote hearings to the public (Zoom, YouTube) to satisfy the open-courts requirement.