Stephens County
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90th Judicial District Court (Stephens County) — Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties
The 90th Judicial District Court's family standing order, entered in every divorce and suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed in Stephens County, restraining both parties on the conduct of the children, communication between the parties, and the preservation of property, and ordering the parties to mediate.
90th Judicial District Court (Stephens County) — Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence
The 90th Judicial District Court's standing order on the use of artificial intelligence, applying to every case in the court for Young and Stephens Counties: a signed AI-use certification with human verification of all AI-generated content, and a prohibition on AI use and recording in the courtroom and court offices.
Stephens County Courts (90th District, County Court, Justice of the Peace) — Local Rules Pertaining to Defendants on Bond
Local rules jointly adopted by the 90th Judicial District Court, the Stephens County Court and the Justice of the Peace Court for Stephens County, imposing bond conditions on criminal defendants under Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 17.40 — no drug use with random testing, and school or work.
90th Judicial District Court (Stephens County) — Amended Local Rules
The amended local rules of the 90th Judicial District Court (Judge Stephen E. Bristow), which sits in Young and Stephens Counties, requiring email communication with all parties copied and coordinator-scheduled settings, adopted to move the heavy civil and criminal docket expeditiously.
Eighth Business Court Division — Judge Bullard's Specific Procedures (rev. Apr. 2, 2026)
Judge Bullard's judge-specific procedures for cases assigned to Division 8A of the Eighth Business Court Division (revised April 2, 2026), supplementing the TRCP and the Business Court Local Rules: a joint proposed scheduling order and initial case status report within 30 days of the first defendant's appearance or of removal/transfer, a trial date within 13 months of filing obtained through the court manager, template protective orders presumed acceptable, mediation ordered in every scheduling order, early identification of legal issues under TRCP 166(g), (p), bound courtesy copies delivered 3 business days before a setting, Word proposed orders emailed to chambers, a 10-day response / 7-day reply default for opposed motions, in-person hearings and submission no earlier than 10 days after filing, Level 3 discovery with an ESI-protocol checklist and fee exposure for discovery abuse, a proposed pretrial order 7 days before the conference, timed trials, judgments within 30 days of a verdict or ruling, courtroom decorum, bankruptcy notice within 3 days, sealed attorney contact information within 24 hours of appearing, and a deadline to request written opinions. The April 2026 revision replaces the January 2025 procedures registered in TOPICs as doc 2240: responses moved from 5 days before a setting to 10 days after filing with a 7-day reply, the early-legal-issues and court-reporter sections were added, and trial dates now come from the court manager.
Eighth Business Court Division — Judge Stagner's Specific Requirements (rev. Apr. 1, 2026)
Judge Stagner's judge-specific requirements for cases assigned to Division 8B of the Eighth Business Court Division (last revised April 1, 2026), supplementing the TRCP and the Business Court Local Rules: a joint proposed scheduling order and initial case status report within 30 days of a defendant's appearance or of removal/transfer, a trial date within 13 months with discovery closing four months before trial and a pretrial hearing ten days before, Level 3 discovery, template protective orders, an ESI-protocol checklist and a 14-day client discussion on preservation, motions to compel only with the requests and responses attached, formatting and word-limit rules, a 10-day response / 7-day reply default for non-dispositive motions, Word proposed orders emailed to chambers, courtesy copies over 25 pages, in-person hearings and 14-day written submissions, podium examination, good-cause extensions, sealing only after TRCP 76a compliance, in-person mediation, no "first free continuance," a proposed pretrial order seven days before the hearing, timed trials, and judgments within 30 days of a verdict or bench ruling. Registered in TOPICs as doc 2916 (posted Apr. 2, 2026); the txcourts.gov Eighth Division page posts the same text (rev. 4/26).
Eighth Administrative Judicial Region of Texas — Rules of Administration
The Rules of Administration of the Eighth Administrative Judicial Region (the 18-county Fort Worth region), promulgated under Article 200a-1, V.T.C.S. and the Supreme Court Rules of Judicial Administration (adopted February 4, 1987): eleven rules governing case-disposition time standards, the information administrative judges supply, the disposition of civil, family/juvenile and felony/misdemeanor cases, jury selection and control, judges' and attorneys' vacations and absences, local courts administration, and attorneys with conflicting engagements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.