Steve Burgess

158th District Court (Denton County) — Court Rules/Decorum poster and Uniform Dress Code (electronic devices turned off, not silent, on pain of contempt up to $100 and 180 days; appropriate attire; no drinks, food, gum or tobacco; no talking; dress-code list)

The two-page 'Court Rules' posting on the 158th District Court's page: a courtroom rules and decorum poster — electronic devices must be turned off (not silent, vibrate or airplane mode) unless the court authorizes in advance, punishable by contempt with a fine up to $100 and up to 180 days in jail; appropriate attire (no shorts, no tank tops) or the visitor is asked to leave; no drinks, food, gum or chewing tobacco; no talking, even whispering, while the judge hears another case — and the Uniform Dress Code for Denton County Courts: no shorts, hats or caps, flip-flops, halter, midriff, open, unbuttoned, low-cut, tank or open-back tops, leggings unless covered, offensive clothing, sweat suits or exercise clothing, pajamas or sunglasses.