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District Judge — 244th District Court, Ector County
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Unlock free →358th District Court Order - Alternative Dispute Resolution Before a Final Trial Setting (signed March 18, 2016), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1014/Alternative-Dispute-Resolution-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Order of the 358th District Court for civil cases: no case is set for final trial until the parties have scheduled and concluded an ADR procedure under Civil Practice and Remedies Code chapter 154; for mediation, parties with settlement authority attend in person with counsel, participate in good faith, attend on the date the mediator sets if they cannot agree, and observe chapter 154 confidentiality; non-compliance may result in contempt, sanctions, or both.
358th Judicial District Court Dress Code, Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1008/358th-Judicial-District-Court-Dress-Code-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Dress code of the 358th District Court of Ector County: requirements for tops, bottoms, shoes and headwear and general prohibitions; a person in violation may be removed from the courtroom, which may result in an arrest warrant for failure to appear (criminal) or a default judgment (civil).
446th District Court Pro Se Uncontested Docket Instructions, Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1048/Instructions-for-Pro-SE-Parties-PDF?bidId=), fetched 2026-09-24.
Instructions of the 446th District Court for self-represented parties on the uncontested divorce docket: court staff cannot give legal advice; comply with the dress code and electronics policy; parenting course certificates are required in divorces with children; bring complete, signed paper copies of the proposed orders.
446th Judicial District Court Dress Code and Electronic Device Policy (with the Spanish versions), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1060/Dress-Code-and-Electronics-Policy-PDF?bidId=), fetched 2026-09-24.
Dress code and electronic device policy of the 446th District Court of Ector County: suggested and prohibited attire (final approval by court personnel; non-compliance may lead to an arrest warrant for failure to appear or a default judgment); no audio or video recording; phones, smart watches, laptops and tablets powered off or left in the car. The court also posts Spanish versions of the dress code and the device policy.
Designations to Set Bail Under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 17.027 - 244th, 70th, 358th and 161st District Courts of Ector County (January 5, 2023). TOPICs registration 988 (Ector County, Standing Orders, registered 01/09/2023).
Four designations dated January 5, 2023, one by the judge of each of the 244th, 70th, 358th and 161st District Courts, naming the judges and magistrates authorized under Code of Criminal Procedure article 17.027 to set bail on a new felony charged against a person already on bail for a felony pending before the designating court. Each designation is checked as valid for any such new felony, and none attaches a bail schedule.
Ector County Board of Judges Order - CLE and Indigent Defense Reporting (signed October 5, 2018), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/968/CLE-and-Indigent-Defense-Reporting-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Order for attorneys approved by the Ector County Board of Judges to receive felony or misdemeanor indigent appointments: comply with the continuing legal education requirements of Texas Administrative Code chapter 174 and file annual verification with the Local Administrative Judge for the district courts; and report annually to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, under Code of Criminal Procedure article 26.04(j)(4), the percentage of practice devoted to indigent cases (October 1 through September 30).
Ector County Court at Law No. 2 Standing Order Regarding All Civil Cases - Alternative Dispute Resolution Before Trial (January 14, 2020). TOPICs registration 986 (Ector County, Standing Orders, registered 01/09/2023).
Standing order for civil cases pending in or later filed in Ector County Court at Law No. 2: no civil case is set for final trial on the merits until the parties have scheduled and conducted an alternative dispute resolution procedure under Civil Practice and Remedies Code chapter 154. When the procedure is mediation, all counsel, parties and representatives with settlement authority attend in person, participate in good faith, agree on a date and time (failing agreement, the mediator sets it), and comply with chapter 154 confidentiality; failure to comply may result in contempt, sanctions, or both.
Ector County Courts at Law Policy Change on Motions for Continuance, Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/234/Policy-Change-on-Motion-for-Continuances-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Notice of the Ector County Courts at Law on motions for continuance: the heading must state which numbered continuance it is (the county clerk rejects unnumbered ones); each must give a clear reason or it is denied; and, except in verifiable emergencies, each must be e-filed before the docket call it concerns, or it is denied and the case treated as a non-appearance.
Ector County Courts at Law Pre-Trial Docket Call Procedures (from February 2023), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/311/Pre-Trial-Docket-Call-Procedures-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Notice of the Ector County Courts at Law to criminal defense attorneys: from February 2023 pre-trial announcements are made in person (e-mailed announcements are no longer accepted), and plea conferences held right after each pre-trial docket call address the cases on the following pre-trial docket.
Ector County District Courts Administrative Order to Seal Unredacted Records Filed Under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 141 (signed February 15, 2018), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/778/CPRC-PDF?bidId=), fetched 2026-09-24.
Administrative order for structured settlement transfer filings under Civil Practice and Remedies Code chapter 141: the Ector County District Clerk seals all unredacted applications, pleadings, orders and exhibits on receipt; petitioners who file redacted applications simultaneously file unredacted paper copies with the District Clerk; sealed documents stay sealed until the presiding judge or the Local Administrative Judge orders otherwise.
Ector County District Courts' Order Designating the 446th District Court for Family Law Matters (signed July 7, 2015), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/965/446th-District-Court-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Order of the district courts of Ector County on the creation of the 446th District Court (jurisdiction effective September 1, 2015): the 446th exercises jurisdiction of and gives preference to family law matters, and also hears civil or criminal matters assigned or transferred to it by the other district courts.
Ector County District Courts' Order on Shackling Felony Defendants in Custody (signed July 25, 2016), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/963/Shackling-Orders-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Order of the district courts of Ector County: unless a district judge orders otherwise, persons charged with a felony and in law-enforcement custody are shackled with leg, wrist and belly restraints before entering any district courtroom.
Ector County District Courts' Order to Seal Mental Health Evaluations in Felony Cases (signed June 13, 2018), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/962/Order-to-Seal-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Order of the district courts of Ector County: the District Clerk seals and keeps confidential all written reports, assessments and mental health evaluations filed in felony cases in which competency, sanity or another mental health condition is at issue; subject to Code of Criminal Procedure chapters 46B and 46C, they are not unsealed or disclosed without an order of a district court; violations may be punished as contempt.
Ector County Justice Court Precinct Two Local Rule - Notice of Non-Recording of Court Proceedings and Staff Communication (effective January 5, 2023). TOPICs registration 937 (Ector County, Local Rules, registered 01/06/2023).
Local rule of the Ector County Justice Court, Precinct Two, effective January 5, 2023, in English and Spanish: recording, taping or photographing by any means is prohibited for any party participating in a court proceeding, remotely or in person, and for any party communicating with court staff at any time; a violation may be held in contempt of court.
Ector County Justice Court Youth Diversion Plan, Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/544/Ector-County-Youth-Diversion-Plan-PDF?bidId=), fetched 2026-09-24.
Youth diversion plan of the Ector County justice courts under Code of Criminal Procedure chapter 45, subchapter E: advisements for intermediate diversion; eligibility; contested charges; the written diversion agreement and its contents; the $50 administrative fee and its waiver; determination of success; the non-adversarial hearing and the orders the court may enter; statistics; and automatic expunction at 18.
Ector County Order on Transfer of Contested Probate Cases from the County Court to the County Courts at Law, Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/301/Order-on-Transfer-of-Contested-Probate-Cases-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Order for probate cases filed in the Ector County Court that become contested: cases with odd cause numbers are transferred to the County Court at Law and cases with even cause numbers to the County Court at Law #2.
Ector County Pro Se Policy - Probate, Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/212/Probate-Pro-Se-Filing-Without-An-Attorney-Policy-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Probate pro se policy in Ector County: a personal representative must be represented by a licensed attorney; a pro se applicant may probate a will as a muniment of title only when the listed conditions are met (including sole beneficiary and no unsecured debts); filing with the County Clerk's probate department, citation and the return date, setting a hearing, and the documents to present.
Ector County Transfer Order - All Domestic Relations and Family Law Cases to the 446th District Court (signed February 6, 2018), Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/964/Transfer-Order---All-Domestic-Relations-And-Family-Law-Case-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Transfer order of the Local Administrative Judge under Government Code section 74.092(a)(1): the Ector County District Clerk transfers all pending domestic relations and family law cases to the 446th District Court, and all such cases filed afterwards are assigned to that court.
Remote Detention Hearing Procedures for Ector County Juvenile Court (County Court at Law; submitted to OCA November 6, 2023). TOPICs registration 1683 (Ector County, Standing Orders, registered 11/13/2023).
Plan adopted by the County Court at Law of Ector County under Family Code section 54.012 for conducting juvenile detention hearings as remote proceedings: the court may allow or require remote participation; parties may cross-examine witnesses; a testifying witness must be on camera with an unobstructed view; exhibits are displayed to all participants, digital copies are emailed to the official court reporter and counsel beforehand when practicable, and physical evidence is tendered within 3 days.
The County Courts at Law of Ector County Dress Code, Ector County, Texas; posted on the Ector County website (https://www.ectorcountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/298/County-Courts-At-Law-Dress-Code-PDF), fetched 2026-09-24.
Dress code of the Ector County Courts at Law for all persons entering the courtroom in civil and criminal matters: required attire for men and women and prohibited clothing; removal or refused admittance may result in a warrant for failure to appear (criminal) or a default judgment (civil); court personnel decide what attire is appropriate.
Rules of Administration of the Seventh Administrative Judicial Region, promulgated by the region's Council of Judges under Gov't Code § 74.048(c) and Rule 4(c) of the Rules of Judicial Administration and approved by the Supreme Court of Texas on October 1, 2019 (superseding Misc. Docket No. 96-9262). They apply to all district and statutory county courts of the region and cover the Council of Judges and the Presiding Judge's authority; service by senior, retired and former judges; assignment of judges; time standards for disposition of cases; local administrative judges; court administration and local rules (which yield to these rules and take effect only after approval by the Presiding Judge and the Supreme Court); recusal and disqualification; recording and broadcasting; conflicting engagements of attorneys and the priority of cases; attorney vacation designations filed at least sixty days ahead; and courtroom decorum.
5th Cir. R. 10.1 — Appellant’s Duty to Order the Transcript: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 10.2 — Form of Record: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 11.1 — Duties of Court Reporters: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 11.2 — Requests for Extensions of Time: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 11.3 — Duty of the Clerk: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 12 — Representation Statement: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 15.1 — Docketing Fee and Copy of Orders - Agency Review Proceedings: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 15.2 — Proceedings for Enforcement of Orders of the National Labor Relations Board: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 15.3 — Proceedings for Review of Orders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 15.4 — Proceedings for Review of Orders of the Benefits Review Board: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 15.5 — Time for Filing Motion for Intervention: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 17 — Filing of the Record: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 21 — Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition, and Other Extraordinary Writs: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 22 — Applications for Certificates of Appealability and Motions for Permission to File Second or Successive Habeas Corpus Applications: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 25.1 — Facsimile Filing: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 25.2 — Electronic Case Filing Procedures: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 26.1 — Computing Time: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 26.1.1 — Disclosure Statement: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 26.2 — Extensions of Time: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 27.1 — Clerk May Rule on Certain Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 27.2 — Single Judge May Rule on Certain Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 27.3 — Emergency Motions and Urgent Filings Requiring Action by a Date Certain in Cases Other Than Capital Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 27.4 — Form of Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 27.5 — Motions To Expedite Appeal: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 28.1 — Briefs - Technical Requirements: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 28.2 — Briefs - Contents: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 28.3 — Brief- Order of Contents: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 28.4 — Supplemental Briefs: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 28.5 — Signing the Brief: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 28.6 — Pro Se Briefs: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 28.7 — Citation to Unpublished Opinions, Orders, etc: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 29.1 — Time for Filing Motion: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 29.2 — Contents and Form: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 29.3 — Length of Briefs: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 29.4 — Denial of Amicus Curiae Status: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 3 — Filing Fee: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 30.1 — Records on Appeal/Record Excerpts/Appendix - Appeals from District Courts, the Tax Court, and Agencies: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 30.2 — Appendix - Agency Review Proceedings: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 31.1 — Briefs - Number of Copies: Computer Generated Briefs: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 31.2 — Briefs - Time for Filing Briefs of Intervenors or Amicus Curiae: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 31.3 — Briefs - Time for Mailing or Delivery to a Commercial Carrier: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 31.4 — Briefs - Time for Filing: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 32.1 — Typeface: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 32.2 — Type Volume Limitations: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 32.3 — Certificate of Compliance: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 32.4 — Motions for Extra-Length Briefs: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 32.5 — Rejection of Briefs and Record Excerpts: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.1 — Docket Control: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.10 — Submission Without Argument: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.11 — Time for Oral Argument: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.12 — Additional Time for Oral Argument: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.13 — Calling the Calendar: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.2 — Oral Arguments: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.3 — Submission Without Argument: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.4 — Number of Counsel To Be Heard: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.5 — Expediting Appeals: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.6 — Continuance of Hearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.7 — Recording of Oral Arguments: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.8 — Criminal Justice Act Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 34.9 — Checking In with Clerk's Office: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 39.1 — Taxable Rates: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 39.2 — Nonrecovery of Mailing and Commercial Delivery Service Costs: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 39.3 — Time for Filing Bills of Costs: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 40.1 — Panel Rehearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 40.2 — Determination of Causes by the Court En Banc: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 41.1 — Stay of Mandate - Criminal Appeals: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 41.2 — Recall of Mandate: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 41.3 — Effect of Granting Rehearing En Banc: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 41.4 — Issuance of Mandate in Expedited Appeals or Mandamus Actions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 42.1 — Dismissal by Appellant: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 42.2 — Frivolous and Unmeritorious Appeals: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 42.3 — Dismissal for Failure To Prosecute: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 42.4 — Dismissals Without Prejudice: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 45.1 — Location: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 45.2 — Release of Original Papers: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 45.3 — Office To Be Open: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 46.1 — Admission and Fees: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 46.2 — Suspension or Disbarment: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 46.3 — Entry of Appearance: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.1 — Name, Seal and Process: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.10 — Rule Governing Appeals Raising Sentencing Guidelines Issues - 18 U.S.C. § 3742: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.2 — Sessions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.3 — Circuit Executive, Library, and Staff Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.4 — Bankruptcy Appeals: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.5 — Publication of Opinions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.6 — Affirmance Without Opinion: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.7 — Calendaring Priorities: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.8 — Attorney’s Fees: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 47.9 — Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings Under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 351 et seq: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 5 — Length of Petition: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.1 — Documents Required: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.10 — Time Requirements for Challenges to Death Sentences and/or Execution Procedures: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.2 — Panels: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.3 — Motions To Vacate Stays: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.4 — Emergency Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.5 — Merits: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.6 — Consideration of Merits: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.7 — Vacating Stays: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.8 — Mandate: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 8.9 — Stays of Execution Following Decision: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 9.1 — Release Before Judgment of Conviction: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 9.2 — Release After Judgment of Conviction: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 9.3 — Required Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 9.4 — Service: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
5th Cir. R. 9.5 — Response: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES and INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (December 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies to appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit alongside the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Fifth (5th) Court of Appeals, 5th Court of Appeals Local Rules (TOPICs reg. doc. 124)
5th Court of Appeals Local Rules, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 99(b)–(c)
The citation directs the defendant to answer by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of twenty days after the date of service — the distinctive Texas answer date every deadline calculation starts from.
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brenda T. Rhoades (Courtroom Technology) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brenda T. Rhoades's published procedures (courtroom technology).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brenda T. Rhoades (Docket Day Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brenda T. Rhoades's published procedures (docket day procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brenda T. Rhoades (Dress Code) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brenda T. Rhoades's published procedures (dress code).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brenda T. Rhoades (Telephonic Hearing) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brenda T. Rhoades's published procedures (telephonic hearing).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brenda T. Rhoades (Transcripts) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brenda T. Rhoades's published procedures (transcripts).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Joshua P. Searcy (Court Appearances and Hearing Methods) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
19 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Joshua P. Searcy's published procedures (court appearances and hearing methods).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Joshua P. Searcy (Courtroom Technology) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Joshua P. Searcy's published procedures (courtroom technology).
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6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Joshua P. Searcy's published procedures (health and safety protocols).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Joshua P. Searcy (Transcripts) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Joshua P. Searcy's published procedures (transcripts).
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1001-1 — General Scope; Applicability of District Court Local Rules; Attorney Admissions and Duties; Judge's Regulations and Clerk's Internal Operating Procedures: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1002-1 — Commencement of Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1005-1 — Caption of Petition: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1006-1 — Filing Fees: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1007-1 — Lists, Schedules, Statements, and Other Documents; Time Limits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1009-1 — Amendments of Voluntary Petitions, Lists, Schedules, and Statements: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1015-1 — Consolidation or Joint Administration of Cases Pending in Same Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1017-1 — Dismissal or Conversion of Case; Suspension: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1019-1 — Filing of Chapter 13 Trustee Final Reports upon Conversion to Chapter 7: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 1020-1 — Small Business Chapter 11 Reorganization Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 2002-1 — Notices to Creditors, Equity Security Holders, United States, and United States Trustee: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 2004-1 — Examination: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 2014-1 — Employment of Professional Persons: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 2015-1 — Duty to Keep Records, Make Reports, and Give Notice of Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 2016-1 — Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3002-1 — Filing Proof of Claim or Interest: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3003-1 — Filing of Proof of Claim or Equity Security Interest in Chapter 9 or Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3007-1 — Objections to Claims: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3012-1 — Determining the Amount of Secured Claims: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3015-1 — Filing, Objection to Confirmation, Effect of Confirmation, and Modification of a Plan in a Chapter 12 or a Chapter 13 Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3016-1 — Filing of Plan and Disclosure Statement in Chapter 9 Municipality and Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3017-1 — Court Consideration of Disclosure Statement in Chapter 9 Municipality and Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3017.1-1 — Court Consideration of Disclosure Statement in a Small Business Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3018-1 — Acceptance or Rejection of Plan in a Chapter 9 Municipality or a Chapter 11 Reorganization Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 3019-1 — Modification of Confirmed Plan in a Chapter 11 Reorganization Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 4000-1 — Imposition, Continuation or Status of the Automatic Stay: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 4001-1 — Relief from Automatic Stay; Prohibiting or Conditioning the Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; Use of Cash Collateral; Obtaining Credit; Agreements: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 4002-1 — Duties of Debtor: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 4003-1 — Exemptions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 4004-1 — Grant or Denial of Discharge: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 4007-1 — Determination of Dischargeability of a Debt: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 5001-1 — Courts and Clerks’ Offices: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 5003-1 — Records Kept by the Clerk: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 5005-1 — Filing and Transmittal of Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 5009-1 — Declarations Regarding Satisfaction of Secured Claim and Release of Lien: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 5010-1 — Reopening Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 6004-1 — Use, Sale or Lease of Property: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 6007-1 — Abandonment of Property: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 6008-1 — Redemption of Property from Lien or Sale: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7003-1 — Commencement of Adversary Proceeding: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7005-1 — Service by Electronic Means: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7007-1 — Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7010-1 — Caption and Form of Pleading in Adversary Proceedings: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7016-1 — Pretrial Procedures and Orders: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7021-1 — Misjoinder and Non-Joinder of Parties: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7041-1 — Settlement and Dismissal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7055-1 — Default Judgments - Affidavits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7056-1 — Summary Judgments: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 7065-1 — Injunctions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 8006-1 — Record and Issues on Appeal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 8007-1 — Completion and Transmission of the Record; Docketing of the Appeal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 8011-1 — Motions Pending Docketing of the Appeal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9001-1 — General Definitions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9004-1 — General Requirements of Form: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9007-1 — General Authority to Regulate Notices: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9011-1 — Signing Pleadings: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9013-1 — Motion Practice: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9014-1 — Contested Matters: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9017-1 — Evidence: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9018-1 — Filing Documents under Seal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9019-1 — Compromise and Arbitration: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9022-1 — Agreed Orders: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. E.D. Tex. LBR 9027-1 — Removals: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ([Revised August 22, 2022]), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
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United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Mark X. Mullin (Scheduling Settings) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Mark X. Mullin's published procedures (scheduling settings).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Mark X. Mullin (Self Calendaring Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
7 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Mark X. Mullin's published procedures (self calendaring procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Mark X. Mullin (Telephonic/Video Hearing Policy) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
7 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Mark X. Mullin's published procedures (telephonic/video hearing policy).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Mark X. Mullin (Trial Docket Call/Adversaries) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Mark X. Mullin's published procedures (trial docket call/adversaries).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (chapter 11 plan and disclosure statement).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Chapter 13 Trustee Docket) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (chapter 13 trustee docket).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Fee Applications) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (fee applications).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (WebEx Hearing Instructions | Judge Michelle V. Larson) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Motion to Lift/Annul/Modify or Relief From Stay) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (motion to lift/annul/modify or relief from stay).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Motions to Continue/Impose/Extend Stay) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (motions to continue/impose/extend stay).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Motions to Extend Time to File Schedules and Statements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (motions to extend time to file schedules and statements).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Motions to Reinstate) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (motions to reinstate).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Omnibus Objections to Claims) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (omnibus objections to claims).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (WebEx Hearing Instructions | Judge Michelle V. Larson) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (remote appearances).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Resets/Removals from the Docket (Non-Lift Stay Motions)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (resets/removals from the docket (non-lift stay motions)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Scheduling Settings) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (scheduling settings).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Self Calendaring Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
12 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (self calendaring procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Telephonic Videoconference Hearing Policy (For hearings set after September 21, ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (telephonic videoconference hearing policy (for hearings set after september 21, 2023)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michelle V. Larson (Trial Docket Call/Adversaries) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michelle V. Larson's published procedures (trial docket call/adversaries).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (chapter 11 plan and disclosure statement).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Complex Chapter 11 Cases) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (complex chapter 11 cases).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Court Exhibits) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (court exhibits).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (WebEx Hearing Instructions | Judge Scott W. Everett; Wichita Falls Webex Hearing Instructions and Tips.pdf) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (WebEx Hearing Instructions | Judge Scott W. Everett; Wichita Falls Webex Hearing Instructions and Tips.pdf) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Motion to Lift/Annul/Modify the Automatic Stay) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (motion to lift/annul/modify the automatic stay).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Motions for Default Judgment) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (motions for default judgment).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Motions to Vacate Dismissal Order and Reinstate Case) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (motions to vacate dismissal order and reinstate case).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (WebEx Hearing Instructions | Judge Scott W. Everett) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (remote appearances).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Remote Hearings for Dallas cases) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
10 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (remote hearings for dallas cases).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Resets/Removals from the Docket (Non-Lift Stay Motions)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (resets/removals from the docket (non-lift stay motions)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Scheduling Settings) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (scheduling settings).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Self Calendaring Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
17 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (self calendaring procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Self Calendaring Procedures (Wichita Falls Division)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (self calendaring procedures (wichita falls division)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Scott W. Everett (Trial Docket Call/Adversaries) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Scott W. Everett's published procedures (trial docket call/adversaries).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan (Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan's published procedures (chapter 11 plan and disclosure statement).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan (Fee Applications) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan's published procedures (fee applications).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan (JUDGE STACEY G. JERNIGAN) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan (Resets/Removals from the Docket (Non-Lift Stay Motions)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
7 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan's published procedures (resets/removals from the docket (non-lift stay motions)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan (Scheduling Settings) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan's published procedures (scheduling settings).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan (Self Calendaring Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
12 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan's published procedures (self calendaring procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan (Trial Docket Call/Adversaries) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan's published procedures (trial docket call/adversaries).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan (WebEx Hearing Policy) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
7 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Stacey G. C. Jernigan's published procedures (webex hearing policy).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Alfredo R Pérez (COURT PROCEDURES ALFREDO R PÉREZ UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE; united-states-bankruptcy-judge-alfredo-r-perez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Alfredo R Pérez's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Alfredo R Pérez (COURT PROCEDURES ALFREDO R PÉREZ UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Alfredo R Pérez's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher M. Lopez (COURT PROCEDURES CHRISTOPHER M. LOPEZ UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE; united-states-bankruptcy-judge-christopher-m-lopez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
7 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher M. Lopez's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher M. Lopez (COURT PROCEDURES CHRISTOPHER M. LOPEZ UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher M. Lopez's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher M. Lopez (COURT PROCEDURES CHRISTOPHER M. LOPEZ UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher M. Lopez's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez; chief-united-states-bankruptcy-judge-eduardo-v-rodriguez; judge-eduardo-v-rodriguez-calendar-brownsville-division; judge-eduardo-v-rodriguez-calendar-mcallen-division) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
48 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
11 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (emergency motions).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez; judge-eduardo-v-rodriguez-calendar-brownsville-division; judge-eduardo-v-rodriguez-calendar-mcallen-division) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
12 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (filing).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez; judge-eduardo-v-rodriguez-calendar-brownsville-division; judge-eduardo-v-rodriguez-calendar-mcallen-division) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
14 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
1 verbatim chambers requirement from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (mediation & settlement).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (page limits & formatting).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (proposed orders).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez (Court Procedures for Judge Rodriguez; chief-united-states-bankruptcy-judge-eduardo-v-rodriguez) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Eduardo V. Rodriguez's published procedures (remote appearances).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE; NOTICE TO PRO SE LITIGANTS APPEARING BEFORE JUDGE NORMAN; united-states-bankruptcy-judge-jeffrey-p-norman) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
23 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (emergency motions).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE; NOTICE TO PRO SE LITIGANTS APPEARING BEFORE JUDGE NORMAN; united-states-bankruptcy-judge-jeffrey-p-norman) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
15 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (hearings & oral argument).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE; NOTICE TO PRO SE LITIGANTS APPEARING BEFORE JUDGE NORMAN; united-states-bankruptcy-judge-jeffrey-p-norman) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
18 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (mediation & settlement).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE; united-states-bankruptcy-judge-jeffrey-p-norman) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (remote appearances).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jeffrey P. Norman (COURT PROCEDURES/PRACTICE GUIDE JEFFREY P. NORMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jeffrey P. Norman's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marvin Isgur (COURT PROCEDURES MARVIN ISGUR UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE; motions-relief-stay-judge-marvin-isgur-houston; united-states-bankruptcy-judge-marvin-isgur) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marvin Isgur's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marvin Isgur (COURT PROCEDURES MARVIN ISGUR UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marvin Isgur's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marvin Isgur (COURT PROCEDURES MARVIN ISGUR UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marvin Isgur's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marvin Isgur (COURT PROCEDURES MARVIN ISGUR UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE; bankruptcy-judge-marvin-isgur-claims-objections; bankruptcy-judge-marvin-isgur-miscellaneous-motions; motions-relief-stay-judge-marvin-isgur-houston) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
12 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marvin Isgur's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Aubrey L. Thomas (Procedures (Judge Thomas)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
22 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Aubrey L. Thomas's published procedures (procedures (judge thomas)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Aubrey L. Thomas (Remote Attendance Policy (Judge Thomas)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
10 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Aubrey L. Thomas's published procedures (remote attendance policy (judge thomas)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher G. Bradley (Business Cases (Judge Bradley)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher G. Bradley's published procedures (business cases (judge bradley)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher G. Bradley (Consumer Cases (Judge Bradley)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher G. Bradley's published procedures (consumer cases (judge bradley)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher G. Bradley (Continuances & Expedites (Judge Bradley)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher G. Bradley's published procedures (continuances & expedites (judge bradley)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher G. Bradley (Exhibits (Judge Bradley)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher G. Bradley's published procedures (exhibits (judge bradley)).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher G. Bradley (Honorable Christopher G. Bradley, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher G. Bradley's published procedures (honorable christopher g. bradley, u.s. bankruptcy judge).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Christopher G. Bradley (Procedures for Judge Christopher G. Bradley) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
12 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Christopher G. Bradley's published procedures (procedures for judge christopher g. bradley).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michael M. Parker ("Green Room" Procedures for Zoom and Phone Attendees) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michael M. Parker's published procedures ("green room" procedures for zoom and phone attendees).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michael M. Parker (In-Person and Remote Hearings) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michael M. Parker's published procedures (in-person and remote hearings).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Michael M. Parker (Procedure for Cash Collateral) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Michael M. Parker's published procedures (procedure for cash collateral).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ronald B. King (TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ronald B. King's published procedures (telephonic appearances).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Shad M. Robinson (Business Cases) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Shad M. Robinson's published procedures (business cases).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Shad M. Robinson (Consumer Cases) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Shad M. Robinson's published procedures (consumer cases).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Shad M. Robinson (Continuances & Expedites) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Shad M. Robinson's published procedures (continuances & expedites).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Shad M. Robinson (Exhibits) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Shad M. Robinson's published procedures (exhibits).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Shad M. Robinson (Honorable Shad M. Robinson, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Shad M. Robinson's published procedures (honorable shad m. robinson, u.s. bankruptcy judge).
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Shad M. Robinson (How to Request Remote Appearance (by Zoom or Telephone) at Courtroom Hearings) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Shad M. Robinson's published procedures (how to request remote appearance (by zoom or telephone) at courtroom hearings).
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1001-1 — Scope of Rules and Forms; Short Title: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1002-1 — Commencement of Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1004.1-1 — Filing on Individual Debtor’s Behalf: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1005-1 — Caption of Petition: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1006-1 — Payment of Filing Fee in Installments: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1007-1 — Lists, Schedules, and Statements: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1009-1 — Amendments of Voluntary Petitions, Lists, Schedules, and Statements: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1010-1 — Service of Involuntary Petitions and Summons: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1014-1 — Dismissal and Change of Venue: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1015-1 — Joint Administration of Cases Pending in Same Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1017-1 — Dismissal or Conversion of the Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1019-1 — Conversion of Chapter 11 Reorganization Case, Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment Case, or Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Case to Chapter 7 Liquidation Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1020.1-1 — Complex Chapter 11 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1020.2-1 — Subchapter v of Chapter 11 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 1021-1 — Health Care Business Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2002-1 — Notices to Creditors, Equity Security Holders, United States, and U.S. Trustee: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2004-1 — Examination: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2007.2-1 — Appointment of Patient Care Ombudsman in a Health Care Business Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2014-1 — Employment of Professional Persons: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2015-1 — Duty to Keep Records, Make Reports, and Give Notice of Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2015.1-1 — Patient Care Ombudsman: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2015.2-1 — Transfer of Patient in Health Care Business Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2016-1 — Compensation of Professionals: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 2090-1 — Admission Pro Hac Vice: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3001-1 — Proof of Claim: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3002-1 — Filing Proof of Claim or Interest: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3002.1-1 — Notice Relating to Claims Secured by Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal Residence: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3003-1 — Time for Filing Proof of Claim or Equity Security Interest in Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Case; Claims Procedure for Administrative Claims: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3004-1 — Filing of Claims by Debtor or Trustee: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3005-1 — Filing of Claim, Acceptance, or Rejection by Guarantor, Surety, Endorser, or Other Creditor: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3007-1 — Objections to Claim: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3011-1 — Unclaimed Funds in Chapter 7 Liquidation, Subchapter v of Chapter 11 Small Business Debtor Reorganization, Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment, and Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3012-1 — Valuation of Security: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3015-1 — Chapter 13 Plan and Confirmation Hearings: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3017-1 — Approval of Disclosure Statement in Chapter 11 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3018-1 — Acceptance or Rejection of a Plan in Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3022-1 — Final Decree in Chapter 11 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 3023-1 — Disposition of Federal Income Tax Refunds in Chapter 13 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 4001-1 — Relief from Automatic Stay; Prohibiting or Conditioning Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; Use of Cash Collateral; Obtaining Credit: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 4002-1 — Duties of Debtor: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 4004-1 — Grant or Denial of Discharge: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 5005-1 — Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 5011-1 — Withdrawal of Reference: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 6004-1 — Use, Sale, or Lease of Property: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 6008-1 — Redemption of Property from Lien or Sale: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 6011-1 — Disposal of Patient Records in Health Care Business Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7005-1 — Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7007-1 — Pleadings Allowed: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7012-1 — Defenses and Objections – When and How Presented – by Pleading or Motion – Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7015-1 — Amended and Supplemental Pleadings: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7016-1 — Pretrial Procedures; Formulating Issues: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7026-1 — General Provisions Governing Discovery: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7030-1 — Depositions upon Oral Examination: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7033-1 — Interrogatories to Parties: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7036-1 — Requests for Admission: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7054-1 — Claims for Attorney’s Fees and Costs in Adversary Proceedings: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7055-1 — Default; Default Judgment: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 7056-1 — Summary Judgment: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9004-1 — General Requirements of Form: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9010-1 — Representation and Appearances; Powers of Attorney: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9011-1 — Signing of Papers: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9013-1 — Motions and Other Documents; Form and Service: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9014-1 — Contested Matters: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9015-1 — Jury Trial Procedures: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9018-1 — Secret or Confidential Matters: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9019-1 — Compromise: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9027-1 — Removal or Abstention: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9033-1 — Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Bankr. W.D. Tex. L. Rule 9073-1 — Hearings: the court's own rule, verbatim from Local Court Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas (These Rules are effective as of February 3, 2025.), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 4
How periods under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure are computed: exclude the trigger day, include the last day unless it falls on a weekend or legal holiday, skip weekends and holidays entirely in periods of five days or less, and count them for the three-day mail-service extensions under Rules 21 and 21a. Justice-court cases count every day under Rule 500.4(a), and appellate periods are computed under Tex. R. App. P. 4.1.
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge John D. Love (Exhibit List Sample and Guidelines; STANDING ORDER REGARDING LETTER BRIEF AND BRIEFING PROCEDURES FOR EARLY MARKMAN ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge John D. Love's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge John D. Love (EXEMPTION ORDER TO LOCAL RULE CV-5(a)(9) REGARDING COURTESY PAPER COPIES OF ELEC; REVISED “STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS TO MODIFY/AMEND DOCKET CONTROL ORDERS”; STANDING ORDER ON SEALING DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge John D. Love's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge John D. Love (EXEMPTION ORDER RE CELLULAR TELEPHONES FOR JURORS; STANDING ORDER ON SEALING DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION; STANDING ORDER REGARDING LETTER BRIEF AND BRIEFING PROCEDURES FOR EARLY MARKMAN ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge John D. Love's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge K. Nicole Mitchell (EXEMPTION ORDER TO GENERAL ORDER 04-16 RE COURTESY PAPER COPIES OF ELECTRONICALL; ORDER REGARDING FILING OF SOCIAL SECURITY TRANSCRIPTS; ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO ANSWER; ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS TO MODIFY/AMEND DOCKET CONTROL ORDERS; PRACTICE POINTERS; STANDING ORDER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ACTIONS UNDER 42 U.S.C. § 405(g); STANDING ORDER REGARDING READINESS FOR STATUS CONFERENCE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
10 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge K. Nicole Mitchell's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge K. Nicole Mitchell (Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell — Trial; STANDING ORDER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ACTIONS UNDER 42 U.S.C. § 405(g)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge K. Nicole Mitchell's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge K. Nicole Mitchell (PRACTICE POINTERS; STANDING ORDER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ACTIONS UNDER 42 U.S.C. § 405(g); STANDING ORDER REGARDING READINESS FOR STATUS CONFERENCE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge K. Nicole Mitchell's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge K. Nicole Mitchell (Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell — Trial) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
1 verbatim chambers requirement from Judge K. Nicole Mitchell's published procedures (mediation & settlement).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marcia A. Crone (STANDING ORDER MC-16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCES; SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marcia A. Crone's published procedures (case management).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marcia A. Crone (STANDING ORDER MC-11 DISCLOSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF GENERA; STANDING ORDER MC-16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCES; SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-41 SETTLEMENTS AND ORDERS OF DISMISSAL; STANDING ORDER MC-56 MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-7 MOTION PRACTICE; STANDING ORDER MC-83 JUDGE’S DIRECTIVES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
29 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marcia A. Crone's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marcia A. Crone (STANDING ORDER MC-16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCES; SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-56 MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-7 MOTION PRACTICE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marcia A. Crone's published procedures (courtesy copies & materials).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marcia A. Crone (STANDING ORDER MC-16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCES; SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-41 SETTLEMENTS AND ORDERS OF DISMISSAL; STANDING ORDER MC-7 MOTION PRACTICE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marcia A. Crone's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marcia A. Crone (STANDING ORDER MC-16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCES; SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-83 JUDGE’S DIRECTIVES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
18 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marcia A. Crone's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marcia A. Crone (STANDING ORDER MC-11 DISCLOSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF GENERA; STANDING ORDER MC-16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCES; SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marcia A. Crone's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marcia A. Crone (STANDING ORDER MC-16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCES; SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-41 SETTLEMENTS AND ORDERS OF DISMISSAL; STANDING ORDER MC-56 MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-83 JUDGE’S DIRECTIVES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marcia A. Crone's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marcia A. Crone (STANDING ORDER MC-16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCES; SCHEDULING; MANAGEMENT; STANDING ORDER MC-47 SELECTION OF JURORS; STANDING ORDER MC-83 JUDGE’S DIRECTIVES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
17 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marcia A. Crone's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Robert W. Schroeder III (EXEMPTION ORDER TO LOCAL RULE CV-5(a)(9) RE COURTESY PAPER COPIES OF ELECTRONICA; STANDING ORDER ON DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS IN CASES PENDING BEFORE JUDGE ROBERT SCHR; STANDING ORDER REGARDING BILLS OF COSTS FOR CASES PENDING BEFORE JUDGE ROBERT SC; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES ON CASES PENDING BEFORE JUDGE ROBERT SCHROE; STANDING ORDER REGARDING NOTICE OF READINESS FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE IN CASES ; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATI; STANDING ORDER REGARDING “MEET AND CONFER” OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO DISCOVERY DIS) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Robert W. Schroeder III's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Robert W. Schroeder III (STANDING ORDER REGARDING BILLS OF COSTS FOR CASES PENDING BEFORE JUDGE ROBERT SC; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES ON CASES PENDING BEFORE JUDGE ROBERT SCHROE; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATI; STANDING ORDER REGARDING “MEET AND CONFER” OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO DISCOVERY DIS) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Robert W. Schroeder III's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Robert W. Schroeder III (STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES ON CASES PENDING BEFORE JUDGE ROBERT SCHROE; STANDING ORDER REGARDING NOTICE OF READINESS FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE IN CASES ; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATI) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Robert W. Schroeder III's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Robert W. Schroeder III (STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROPER NOTIFICATION OF SETTLEMENT TO THE COURT IN CASES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
1 verbatim chambers requirement from Judge Robert W. Schroeder III's published procedures (mediation & settlement).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Robert W. Schroeder III (STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES ON CASES PENDING BEFORE JUDGE ROBERT SCHROE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Robert W. Schroeder III's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rodney Gilstrap (EXEMPTION ORDER TO LOCAL RULE CV-5(a)(9) RE COURTESY PAPER COPIES OF ELECTRONICA; FIRST AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN NON-PATENT CIVIL CASES; SECOND AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN CASES INVOLVING ALLEGATION; STANDING ORDER ON THE NUMBER OF MOTIONS TO STRIKE EXPERT TESTIMONY (INCLUDING DA; STANDING ORDER REGARDING BILLS OF COSTS (Marshall Division); STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE RODNEY GILSTRAP; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS UNDER 35 U.S.C. § 101 AND ACCOMPANYING CERTIFIC; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL COUNSEL IN MEDIATION EFFORTS (Re; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL PROCEDURES IN CONSOLIDATED CASES (Marshall Div; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATI; STANDING ORDER REGARDING READINESS FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE (Marshall Division); STANDING ORDER REGARDING SUBJECT MATTER ELIGIBILITY CONTENTIONS APPLICABLE TO AL; STANDING ORDER REGARDING THE USE OF LIVE TESTIMONY DURING CLAIM CONSTRUCTION PRO; STANDING ORDER REGARDING TOTAL PAGE LIMITS FOR DAUBERT MOTIONS AND MOTIONS TO ST; STANDING ORDER REGARDING USE OF JUROR QUESTIONNAIRES IN ADVANCE OF VOIR DIRE (Re; STANDING ORDER REGARDING “MEET AND CONFER” OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO DISCOVERY DIS) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
51 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rodney Gilstrap's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rodney Gilstrap (FIRST AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN NON-PATENT CIVIL CASES; STANDING ORDER REGARDING BILLS OF COSTS (Marshall Division); STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS UNDER 35 U.S.C. § 101 AND ACCOMPANYING CERTIFIC; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATI; STANDING ORDER REGARDING “MEET AND CONFER” OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO DISCOVERY DIS) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rodney Gilstrap's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rodney Gilstrap (FIRST AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN NON-PATENT CIVIL CASES; SECOND AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN CASES INVOLVING ALLEGATION; STANDING ORDER ON THE NUMBER AND USE OF PRE-ADMITTED EXHIBITS IN CIVIL CASES ASS; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL COUNSEL IN MEDIATION EFFORTS (Re; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL PROCEDURES IN CONSOLIDATED CASES (Marshall Div; STANDING ORDER REGARDING THE USE OF LIVE TESTIMONY DURING CLAIM CONSTRUCTION PRO; STANDING ORDER REGARDING USE OF JUROR QUESTIONNAIRES IN ADVANCE OF VOIR DIRE (Re) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
40 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rodney Gilstrap's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rodney Gilstrap (STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS UNDER 35 U.S.C. § 101 AND ACCOMPANYING CERTIFIC; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROPER NOTIFICATION OF SETTLEMENT TO THE COURT; STANDING ORDER REGARDING “MEET AND CONFER” OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO DISCOVERY DIS; STANDING ORDER REQUIRING NOTICE OF RELEVANT DETERMINATIONS FROM RELATED PROCEEDI) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rodney Gilstrap's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rodney Gilstrap (FIRST AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN NON-PATENT CIVIL CASES; SECOND AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN CASES INVOLVING ALLEGATION; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE RODNEY GILSTRAP; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS UNDER 35 U.S.C. § 101 AND ACCOMPANYING CERTIFIC; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROPER NOTIFICATION OF SETTLEMENT TO THE COURT; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATI; STANDING ORDER REGARDING READINESS FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE (Marshall Division); STANDING ORDER REGARDING SUBJECT MATTER ELIGIBILITY CONTENTIONS APPLICABLE TO AL; STANDING ORDER REGARDING THE USE OF LIVE TESTIMONY DURING CLAIM CONSTRUCTION PRO; STANDING ORDER REGARDING USE OF JUROR QUESTIONNAIRES IN ADVANCE OF VOIR DIRE (Re; STANDING ORDER REGARDING “MEET AND CONFER” OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO DISCOVERY DIS) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
15 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rodney Gilstrap's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rodney Gilstrap (STANDING ORDER REGARDING PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL COUNSEL IN MEDIATION EFFORTS (Re) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
1 verbatim chambers requirement from Judge Rodney Gilstrap's published procedures (mediation & settlement).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rodney Gilstrap (STANDING ORDER REGARDING TOTAL PAGE LIMITS FOR DAUBERT MOTIONS AND MOTIONS TO ST) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rodney Gilstrap's published procedures (page limits & formatting).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rodney Gilstrap (FIRST AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN NON-PATENT CIVIL CASES; SECOND AMENDED STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS IN LIMINE IN CASES INVOLVING ALLEGATION; STANDING ORDER ON THE NUMBER AND USE OF PRE-ADMITTED EXHIBITS IN CIVIL CASES ASS; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE RODNEY GILSTRAP; STANDING ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL PROCEDURES IN CONSOLIDATED CASES (Marshall Div; STANDING ORDER REGARDING RESEARCH AS TO POTENTIAL JURORS IN ALL CASES ASSIGNED T; STANDING ORDER REGARDING USE OF JUROR QUESTIONNAIRES IN ADVANCE OF VOIR DIRE (Re) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
16 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rodney Gilstrap's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ron Clark (STANDING ORDER RC-47 MOCK TRIALS, FOCUS GROUPS, OR SIMILAR STUDIES (Beaumont and) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ron Clark's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ron Clark (STANDING ORDER RC-47 MOCK TRIALS, FOCUS GROUPS, OR SIMILAR STUDIES (Beaumont and) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ron Clark's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Roy Payne (EXEMPTION ORDER TO LOCAL RULE CV-5(a)(9) RE COURTESY PAPER COPIES OF ELECTRONICA; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE RODNEY GILSTRAP; STANDING ORDER REGARDING SUBMISSION OF LETTER BRIEFS FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Roy Payne's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Roy Payne (STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOCK JURIES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE RODNEY GILSTRAP) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Roy Payne's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Sean D. Jordan (STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS TO SEAL IN CIVIL CASES (JUDGE SEAN D. JORDAN)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Sean D. Jordan's published procedures (chambers procedures).
E.D. Tex. LAR (a) — Authority and Scope: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. LAR (b) — Maritime Attachment and Garnishment: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. LAR (c) — Actions in Rem: Special Provisions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. LAR (d) — Possessory, Petitory, and Partition Actions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. LAR (e) — Actions In Rem and Quasi In Rem: General Provisions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. LAR (f) — Limitation of Liability: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. LAR (g) — Special Rules: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-1 — Admission to Practice: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-2 — Attorney Discipline: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-3 — Standards of Practice to be Observed by Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-1 — Scope: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-10 — Arraignments: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-16.1 — Pretrial Discovery Conference: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-24 — Trial Jurors: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-47 — Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-49 — Service and Filing: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-49.1 — Privacy Protection for Filings Made with the Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-55 — Records: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-59 — Matters Before a Magistrate Judge: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-6 — The Grand Jury: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-1 — Scope and Purpose of Rules: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-10 — Form of Pleadings: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-11 — Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-12 — Filing of Answers and Defenses: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-26 — Provisions Governing Discovery; Duty of Disclosure: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-3 — Commencement of Action: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-30 — Depositions Upon Oral Examination: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-34 — Production of Documents and Things: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-38 — Right to a Jury Trial; Demand: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-4 — Complaint, Summons, and Return: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-42 — Consolidation; Separate Trials Consolidation of Actions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-43 — Taking of Testimony: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-47 — Selecting Jurors: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-5 — Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-5.2 — Privacy Protections for Filings Made with the Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-50 — Judgment as a Matter of Law in a Jury Trial: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-54 — Judgments; Costs: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-56 — Summary Judgment Procedure: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-6 — Computation of Time: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-62 — Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-63 — Inability of a Judge to Proceed, Reassignment of Actions after Recusal or Disqualification: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-65 — Injunctions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-65.1 — Security; Proceedings Against Sureties: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-7 — Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-72 — Magistrate Judges: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-77 — District Courts and Clerks: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-79 — Records Kept by the Clerk: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-81 — Removed Actions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-83 — Rules by District Courts; Judge’s Directives: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 1-1 — Title: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 1-2 — Scope and Construction: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 1-3 — Effective Date: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 2-1 — Governing Procedure: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 2-2 — Confidentiality: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 2-3 — Certification of Initial Disclosures: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 2-4 — Admissibility of Disclosures: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 2-5 — Relationship to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 2-6 — Assignment of Related Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 3-1 — Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 3-2 — Document Production Accompanying Disclosure: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 3-3 — Invalidity Contentions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 3-4 — Document Production Accompanying Invalidity Contentions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 3-5 — Disclosure Requirement in Patent Cases for Declaratory Judgment: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 3-6 — Amending Contentions: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 3-7 — Opinion of Counsel Defenses: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 3-8 — Disclosure Requirements for Patent Cases Arising Under 21 U.S.C. § 355 (Hatch-Waxman Act): the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 4-1 — Exchange of Proposed Terms and Claim Elements for Construction: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 4-2 — Exchange of Preliminary Claim Constructions and Extrinsic Evidence: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 4-3 — Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 4-4 — Completion of Claim Construction Discovery: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 4-5 — Claim Construction Briefs: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
E.D. Tex. P. R. 4-6 — Claim Construction Hearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS LOCAL RULES (as of February 9, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
Eighth (8th) Court of Appeals, Eighth Court of Appeals ADR Information (TOPICs reg. doc. 748)
Eighth Court of Appeals ADR Information, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Eighth (8th) Court of Appeals, Eighth Court of Appeals Anders Requirements (TOPICs reg. doc. 747)
Eighth Court of Appeals Anders Requirements, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Eighth (8th) Court of Appeals, Eighth Court of Appeals Local Rules (TOPICs reg. doc. 740)
Eighth Court of Appeals Local Rules, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Eighth (8th) Court of Appeals, Eighth Court of Appeals Oral Argument Requests (TOPICs reg. doc. 746)
Eighth Court of Appeals Oral Argument Requests, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 21a(a)
A document filed electronically must be served electronically through the electronic filing manager whenever the recipient's email address is on file with it; otherwise service may be made in person, by mail, by commercial delivery, by fax, by email, or as directed by the court.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.8, 510.11, 510.15, 510.19
In justice-court eviction cases: the citation sets a personal-appearance trial day not less than 10 nor more than 21 days after the petition is filed; a written answer is permitted but NOT required (appearing on the trial day is what matters); no trial may be held until 4 days after service; an appeal must be perfected within 5 days after the judgment is signed; and a defendant who appeals must affirm, under penalty of perjury, a good faith belief in a meritorious defense and that the appeal is not for the purpose of delay.
First (1st) Court of Appeals, 1st COA Local Rule (TOPICs reg. doc. 767)
First (1st) Court of Appeals — 1st COA Local Rule, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
First (1st) Court of Appeals, 1st COA Local Rule Notice of Assignment in Appeals (TOPICs reg. doc. 768)
First (1st) Court of Appeals — 1st COA Local Rule Notice of Assignment in Appeals, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
First (1st) Court of Appeals, 1st COA Local Rule Notice of Assignment in Original Proceedings (TOPICs reg. doc. 769)
First (1st) Court of Appeals — 1st COA Local Rule Notice of Assignment in Original Proceedings, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
First (1st) Court of Appeals, 3. Form of Motions for En Banc Reconsideration (TOPICs reg. doc. 2910)
First (1st) Court of Appeals — 3. Form of Motions for En Banc Reconsideration, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 04/01/2026). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 245
Contested cases may be set for trial on any party's written request or the court's own motion with reasonable notice of not less than forty-five days for a FIRST setting; resets need only reasonable notice. A request for a setting is a good-faith representation of expected readiness.
Fourteenth (14th) Court of Appeals, 14th COA Local Rule (TOPICs reg. doc. 751)
Fourteenth (14th) Court of Appeals — 14th COA Local Rule, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Fourteenth (14th) Court of Appeals, 14th COA Local Rule Notice of Assignment of Related Case in Appeals (TOPICs reg. doc. 752)
Fourteenth (14th) Court of Appeals — 14th COA Local Rule Notice of Assignment of Related Case in Appeals, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Fourteenth (14th) Court of Appeals, 14th COA Local Rule Notice of Assignment of Related Case in Original Proceedings (TOPICs reg. doc. 753)
Fourteenth (14th) Court of Appeals — 14th COA Local Rule Notice of Assignment of Related Case in Original Proceedings, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/02/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Fourth (4th) Court of Appeals, 4th COA Local Rules (TOPICs reg. doc. 2749)
Fourth (4th) Court of Appeals — 4th COA Local Rules, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/07/2026). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Fourth (4th) Court of Appeals, Fee Schedule (TOPICs reg. doc. 1108)
Fourth (4th) Court of Appeals — Fee Schedule, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/27/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 216
A written jury request must be filed a reasonable time before the non-jury trial setting and not less than thirty days in advance, with the jury fee deposited within the same window.
Tex. R. Jud. Admin. 10
Local rules, forms, and standing orders must be published on the Office of Court Administration's website (TOPICs) — with regional presiding judges and the Supreme Court empowered to order amendment or withdrawal — and no court may require a party to use a local form or reject a properly completed Supreme Court–approved form.
Local Rules of Administration for the Texas Business Court (eff. July 1, 2026)
The Business Court's administrative rules (eff. July 1, 2026, adopted by all ten judges under Gov't Code §§ 25A.005, 25A.020(b) and TRJA 7 and 10): a three-month ruling standard for matters under advisement; reassignment and consolidation mechanics (severed cases stay with the severing judge; substantially related cases may be consolidated before the first-filed judge by the administrative presiding judge or by consent; relief premised on a prior Business Court judgment returns to its rendering judge; APJ docket-equalization reassignments); quarterly docket-equalization orders assigning a confidential, randomly sequenced number of next-filed cases (TRO cases excluded) to judges of other divisions who sit as judges of the originating division; the court calendar (state/national holidays, county closures per division, no settings during the Texas Center for the Judiciary annual conference week); visiting judges (§ 25A.014, TRJA 8) including APJ-requested coverage for absences beyond ten consecutive court business days; the emergency-matter referral chain (same-division judge first, then an APJ-designated judge); budget submissions through the APJ; the administrative-presiding-judge structure (majority election at the annual meeting by September 15 of even-numbered years for two-year terms, a pro tempore, § 25A.017(b) duties, delegation and committees, annual meeting the first Tuesday after Labor Day with monthly meetings); and rule-adoption mechanics (majority vote or 30-day no-objection circulation for these administrative rules; judge- and division-level local rules and guidelines under § 25A.020(b) and TRJA 7.2(f)(5) with division-uniform options; TRJA 10(a) publication on the OCA and clerk websites; a TRJA 7.1 confidentiality policy binding all court staff).
Second (2nd) Court of Appeals, Local Rules of the 2nd Court of Appeals (including amendments received through June 21, 2025) (TOPICs reg. doc. 2512)
Local Rules of the 2nd Court of Appeals (including amendments received through June 21, 2025), as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 08/15/2025). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Local Rules of the Texas Business Court (eff. July 1, 2026) (TOPICs reg. doc 3023)
The court-wide local rules adopted by all ten Business Court judges (eff. July 1, 2026), supplementing the TRCP in the statewide Business Court: bench exchange and administrative-presiding-judge docket re-assignment (trials stay in the division absent agreement; the assigned judge's forms and division practices govern); deemed consent to supplemental jurisdiction absent a severance motion or objection within 30 days; consolidation motions in the first-filed case; the mandatory Case Information Sheet and counsel-of-record mechanics with eFileTexas e-service subscription; scheduling orders proposed jointly within 30 days of first appearance or removal/transfer, accompanied by corporate-disclosure statements (14 days for later-joined parties; governmental entities exempt); the discovery-dispute prerequisite (good-faith resolution attempt, then a summary letter capped at 700 words with a 300-word conference certificate, a 7-day 700-word response, no replies without leave, and court-directed next steps) with cost-shifting statements; motion word limits (discovery 3,000 / replies 1,250; all others 7,500 / replies 3,000, with compliance certificates), 10-day responses and 7-day replies, pinpoint citations, unopposed labeling, conference certificates for all but dispositive motions, 10-day written-opinion requests, and summary-judgment written submission on the last business day before the 60th day after filing; mediation referral and immediate settlement notice; emergency-relief mechanics (clerk notification, proposed order, and a 2-hour pre-hearing certificate of grounds or notice); removal practice (TRCP deadlines unchanged, certified copies, re-filing of pending motions, filing in the operating division containing the removal county); sealing practice (redaction-first, in-camera delivery by secure link or Case Center, TRCP 76a, sensitive-data indicator does not seal); and miscellaneous rules — pro hac vice continuity after removal, vacation letters up to four weeks, the ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE accountability clause (use not prohibited; the filing attorney or party is independently responsible for accuracy and must comply with TRCP 13 and CPRC chs. 9–10), deemed consent to remote proceedings absent a 3-business-day objection, and amicus-brief leave with required disclosures.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 21(f)
Attorneys must electronically file documents in courts where e-filing has been mandated (statewide for civil cases in district, county, and appellate courts); unrepresented parties may e-file but are not required to. Filing runs through the certified electronic filing manager (eFileTexas).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge A. Joe Fish (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge A. Joe Fish's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge A. Joe Fish (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge A. Joe Fish's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge A. Joe Fish (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge A. Joe Fish's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge A. Joe Fish (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge A. Joe Fish's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge A. Joe Fish (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge A. Joe Fish's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brantley Starr (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brantley Starr's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brantley Starr (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brantley Starr's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brantley Starr (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brantley Starr's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brantley Starr (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brantley Starr's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brian McKay (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brian McKay's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Brian McKay (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Brian McKay's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David C. Godbey (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David C. Godbey's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ed Kinkeade (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ed Kinkeade's published procedures (case management).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ed Kinkeade (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ed Kinkeade's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ed Kinkeade (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ed Kinkeade's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ed Kinkeade (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ed Kinkeade's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ed Kinkeade (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ed Kinkeade's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ed Kinkeade (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ed Kinkeade's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ed Kinkeade (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ed Kinkeade's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jane J. Boyle (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jane J. Boyle's published procedures (case management).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jane J. Boyle (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jane J. Boyle's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jane J. Boyle (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jane J. Boyle's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jane J. Boyle (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jane J. Boyle's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jane J. Boyle (Judge Specific Requirements) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jane J. Boyle's published procedures (filing).
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N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1001-1 — Short Title and Scope: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1002-2 — Commencement of Case Without Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1006-1 — Filing Fees - Installment Payments: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1006-2 — Filing Fees - Form of Payment: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1007-1 — Lists, Schedules and Statements: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1009-1 — Amendments to Lists & Schedules: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1010-1 — Petition - Involuntary: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1015-1 — Joint Administration: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 1019-1 — Conversion - Procedure Following: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2002-1 — Notice to Creditors & Other Interested Parties: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2004-1 — Examinations: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2007.1-1 — Examiners - Chapter 11: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2014-1 — Employment of Professionals: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2015-1 — Trustees - General: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2016-1 — Compensation of Professionals: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2020-1 — United States Trustee - Guidelines for Chapter 11 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2090-1 — Attorneys - Admission to Practice: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2090-2 — Attorneys - Discipline and Disbarment: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2090-3 — Attorneys -Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2090-4 — Attorneys - Requirement of Local Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2091-1 — Attorneys - Withdrawals: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 2091-2 — Attorneys -Change of Contact Information or Name: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3001-1 — Proof of Claim Attachment Required for Claims Secured by Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal Residence: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3003-1 — Filing Proofs of Claim or Interest in a Chapter 9 or 11 Case: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3007-1 — Claim Objections: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3007-2 — Omnibus Claim Objections: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3007-3 — Estimation of Claims: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3015-3 — Chapter 13 - Confirmation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3015-4 — Chapter 12 - Confirmation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3016-1 — Chapter 11 - Plan: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3016-2 — Special Expedited Consideration of Prepackaged Funded Debt Plans: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3017-1 — Disclosure Statement - Approval: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3017-2 — Disclosure Statement - Small Business Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3017-3 — Disclosure Statement – Cases that Are Not Small Business Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3018-1 — Ballots - Voting on Plans: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3020-1 — Chapter 11 - Confirmation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 3022-1 — Chapter 11 - Final Decree: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 4001-1 — Automatic Stay - Relief From: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5003-1 — Bankruptcy Clerk - General Authority: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5004-1 — Disqualification - Recusal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5005-1 — Filing Papers - Requirements: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5005-4 — Electronic Filing: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5011-1 — Withdrawal of Reference: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5072-1 — Court Decorum: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5072-2 — Court Security: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5073-1 — Photography, Broadcasting, Recording and Televising: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 5075-1 — Bankruptcy Clerk - Delegated Functions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 6070-1 — Tax Returns & Tax Refunds - Chapter 12 and 13 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7001-1 — Adversary Proceedings - General: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7003-1 — Cover Sheet: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7004-2 — Service of Summons: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7005-1 — Service of Pleadings and Other Papers by Electronic Means: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7007-1 — Motion Practice: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7007-2 — Briefs: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7007-3 — Confirmation of Informal Leave of Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7016-1 — Pretrial Procedures: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7026-1 — Discovery: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7040-1 — Assignment of Adversary Proceedings: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7042-1 — Consolidation of Adversary Proceedings - Separate Trials: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7055-1 — Default Judgment: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7056-1 — Summary Judgment: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 7067-1 — Registry Fund: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9001-1 — Definitions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9007-1 — General Authority to Regulate Notices: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9013-1 — Motion Practice: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9014-1 — Contested Matters: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9019-1 — Motions to Compromise: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9019-2 — Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9027-1 — Removal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9029-3 — Local Rules - District Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9033-1 — Reports and Recommendations on Dispositive Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9036-1 — Notice and Service: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9070-1 — Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9076-1 — Electronic Service: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9077-1 — Sealed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9077-2 — Disposition of Sealed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. L.B.R. 9078-1 — Submission of Files to the District Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Revised as of December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
N.D. Tex. LBR 8009.1 — Duty of Bankruptcy Clerk to Index the Record on Appeal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES (Effective September 1, 2015), 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. LBR 8009.2 — Duty of Bankruptcy Clerk to Organize Items in the Record on Appeal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES (Effective September 1, 2015), 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. LBR 8009.3 — Duty of Bankruptcy Clerk to Number the Record on Appeal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES (Effective September 1, 2015), 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. LBR 8012.1 — Certificate of Interested Persons: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES (Effective September 1, 2015), 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. LBR 8014.1 — Citations to the Record: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES (Effective September 1, 2015), 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. LCrR 1.1 — Definitions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 16.1 — Exchanging Exhibits, Exhibit Lists, and Witness Lists: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 23.1 — Proposed Findings in Nonjury Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 24.1 — Contact with Jurors: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 30.1 — Requested Jury Charge: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 32.1 — Nondisclosure of Recommendation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 45.1 — Time Deemed Filed: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 47.1 — Motion Practice: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 47.2 — Briefs: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 47.3 — Confirmation of Informal Leave of Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 47.4 — Motion Practice in Cases Seeking Post-Conviction Relief: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 49.1 — Filing Criminal Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 49.2 — Filing and Serving Pleadings, Motions, or Other Papers: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 49.3 — Required Form: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 49.4 — Notice of Orders and Judgments: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 49.5 — Electronic Signature: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 49.6 — Requirement of Paper Copies of Certain Electronically-Filed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 53.1 — Photographs, Broadcasting, Recording, and Television Forbidden: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 53.2 — Dress and Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 53.3 — Weapons Forbidden: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 55.1 — Case Files: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 55.2 — Disposition of Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 55.3 — Sealed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 55.4 — Disposition of Sealed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.1 — Application of Rules by a Presiding Judge: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.10 — Requirement of Local Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.11 — 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 CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.12 — Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorney: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.13 — Change of Contact Information or Name: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.14 — Parties Proceeding Pro Se: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.2 — Miscellaneous and Special Orders: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.3 — Assignment and Transfer of Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.4 — Conduct of Attorneys at Trial or Hearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.7 — Admission of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.8 — Loss of Membership and Discipline of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 57.9 — Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 58.1 — Procedure Governed by Miscellaneous Order: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 59.1 — Briefing Practice Concerning Objections to Magistrate Judge Orders in Nondispositive Matters: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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. LCrR 59.2 — Briefing Practice Concerning Objections to Magistrate Judge Recommendations on Dispositive Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL CRIMINAL 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 1.1 — Definitions: 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 10.1 — Required Form: 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 11.1 — Electronic Signature: 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 15.1 — Motions to Amend: 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 16.1 — Exemptions from Pretrial Scheduling and Management: 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 16.2 — Authority of Magistrate Judges as to Scheduling 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 16.3 — Settlement: 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 16.4 — Pretrial Order: 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 23.1 — Complaint: 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 23.2 — Motion for Certification; Briefs: 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 23.3 — Class Notice Responses: 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 26.2 — Exchanging Exhibits, Exhibit Lists, and Witness Lists; Designating Deposition Excerpts: 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 3.1 — Filing Complaint by Electronic Means: 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 3.2 — Filing Complaint on Paper: 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 3.3 — Filing Complaint in Related Case; Notice of Related Case: 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 4.1 — Proof of Service or of Waiver of Service: 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 40.1 — Motions for Continuance: 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 42.1 — Motions to Consolidate: 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 47.1 — Contact with Jurors: 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 5.1 — Filing and Serving Pleadings, Motions, or Other Papers: 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 5.2 — Filing Discovery Materials: 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 5.3 — Prisoner’s Civil Rights Complaints: 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 5.4 — Post-Conviction Relief: 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 52.1 — Proposed Findings in Nonjury 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 53.1 — Briefing Practice for Objections and Motions Concerning Orders, Reports, and Recommendations of Masters: 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 54.1 — Time for Filing Bill of Costs: 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 55.1 — Failure to Obtain Default Judgment: 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 55.3 — Request for Entry of Default by Clerk: 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 56.1 — Motion Practice Not Modified Generally: 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 56.2 — Limits on Time for Filing and Number of Motions: 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 56.3 — Content of Motion: 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 56.4 — Content of Response: 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 56.5 — Requirement of Brief; Briefing Requirements: 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 56.6 — Requirement of Appendix; Appendix Requirements: 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 56.7 — Limit on Supplemental Materials: 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 58.1 — Proposed Judgments: 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 6.1 — Time Deemed Filed: 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 62.2 — Stay of Inter-District Transfer Order: 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 7.1 — Motion Practice: 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 7.2 — Briefs: 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 7.3 — Confirmation of Informal Leave of 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 7.4 — 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.
N.D. Tex. LR 7.5 — Page Limits in Death Penalty Habeas 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 71A.1 — Condemnation of Property: 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 72.1 — Briefing Practice Concerning Objections to Magistrate Judge Orders in Nondispositive Matters: 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 72.2 — Briefing Practice Concerning Objections to Magistrate Judge Recommendations on Dispositive Motions and Prisoner Petitions: 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 77.1 — Notice of Orders and Judgments: 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 79.1 — Case Files: 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 79.2 — Disposition of Exhibits: 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 79.3 — 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 83.11 — 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 83.12 — 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 83.13 — 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 83.14 — 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 83.16 — 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 83.17 — 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 83.18 — 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 83.2 — 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 83.3 — 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 83.4 — 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 83.4.1 — 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 83.6 — 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 83.7 — 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 83.8 — 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 83.9 — 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.
Ninth (9th) Court of Appeals, Fee Schedule (TOPICs reg. doc. 643)
Ninth (9th) Court of Appeals — Fee Schedule, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Ninth (9th) Court of Appeals, Statewide E-Filing Rules (TOPICs reg. doc. 641)
Ninth (9th) Court of Appeals — Statewide E-Filing Rules, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Tex. R. App. P. 26.1
A civil notice of appeal is due 30 days after the judgment is signed — extended to 90 days by a timely motion for new trial, motion to modify, motion to reinstate, or proper findings request; accelerated appeals allow only 20 days; restricted appeals six months; and any other party may appeal within 14 days after the first notice.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 194.1–194.2(a)
In suits not governed by the Family Code, every party must serve initial disclosures — without awaiting a discovery request — within 30 days after the first answer or general appearance (later-joined parties: within 30 days of being served or joined), unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise.
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Keith P. Ellison's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Keith P. Ellison's published procedures (proposed orders).
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9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Keith P. Ellison's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt (JUDGE KENNETH M. HOYT THE ATTACHED COVER PAGE MUST BE SERVED WITH THE SUMMONS AN) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
12 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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10 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt's published procedures (page limits & formatting).
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11 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Lee H. Rosenthal (Judge Rosenthal's Court Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
17 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Lee H. Rosenthal's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Lee H. Rosenthal's published procedures (filing).
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3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Lee H. Rosenthal's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo (COURT PROCEDURES IN CIVIL CASES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (case management).
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49 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
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14 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (emergency motions).
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23 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
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10 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (filing).
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9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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1 verbatim chambers requirement from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (mediation & settlement).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (proposed orders).
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24 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Nadia S. Medrano (view procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nadia S. Medrano's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nadia S. Medrano's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
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4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nadia S. Medrano's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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28 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
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7 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
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5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei's published procedures (filing).
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3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei's published procedures (proposed orders).
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21 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Randy Crane (Judge Crane's Court Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Randy Crane's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Randy Crane's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
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3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Randy Crane's published procedures (emergency motions).
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4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Randy Crane's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
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4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Randy Crane's published procedures (filing).
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3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Randy Crane's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Randy Crane's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Richard W. Bennett (COURT PROCEDURES Of Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
10 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Richard W. Bennett's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Richard W. Bennett's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
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4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Richard W. Bennett's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
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8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Richard W. Bennett's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Richard W. Bennett's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Richard W. Bennett's published procedures (remote appearances).
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9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Richard W. Bennett's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Rolando Olvera (CIVIL PROCEDURES/LOCAL RULES; CRIMINAL PROCEDURES; Civil Procedures/LOCAL rULES; Criminal Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (case management).
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32 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (courtesy copies & materials).
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24 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (emergency motions).
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29 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (hearings & oral argument).
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11 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (proposed orders).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (remote appearances).
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17 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Rolando Olvera's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Sim Lake (Senior Judge Sim Lake December 29, 2025 THE ATTACHED MUST BE SERVED WITH THE SUM) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Sim Lake's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Sim Lake's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Sim Lake's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
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6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Sim Lake's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Yvonne Y. Ho (Yvonne Y. Ho United States Magistrate Judge Court Procedures) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Yvonne Y. Ho's published procedures (case management).
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18 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Yvonne Y. Ho's published procedures (chambers procedures).
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12 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Yvonne Y. Ho's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
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2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Yvonne Y. Ho's published procedures (page limits & formatting).
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9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Yvonne Y. Ho's published procedures (trial procedures).
S.D. Tex. BLR 1001-1 — General: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1002-1 — Commencement of Case and Divisional Filing Locations: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1007-1 — Supporting Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1007-2 — Pro Se Petitions: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1009-1 — Amendments of Voluntary Petitions and Their Supporting Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1014-1 — Intradistrict Transfer: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1015-1 — Joint Administration: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1017-2 — Dismissals: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1019-1 — Supplemental Schedules in Converted Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 1075-1 — Complex Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2002-1 — Notices to Creditors, Equity Security Holders, and the United States: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2002-4 — Communication and Cooperation with Foreign Courts and Foreign Representatives: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2003-1 — Section 341 Meetings of Creditors or Equity Security Holders: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2004-1 — Examination: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2006-1 — Trustee Election: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2014-1 — Employment of Professionals: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2014-2 — Judges Acting in a Settlement Capacity: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2015-3 — Reports: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 2016-1 — Professional Fees: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3001-1 — Proofs of Claim on Home Mortgages: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3003-1 — Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim and Proofs of Interest in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3007-1 — Objections to Claims: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3010-1 — Date of Distribution in Dismissed Chapter 13 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3011-1 — Unclaimed Funds: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3015-1 — Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plans and Rule 3015.1 Opt-Out: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3016-1 — Chapter 11 Plans: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3016-2 — Combined Disclosure Statement and Plan; Conditional Approval of Disclosure Statements; Combined Hearings on Final Approval of Disclosure Statements and Confirmation of Plans in Chapter 11 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 3021-1 — Payments by Chapter 13 Trustee: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 4001-1 — Relief from Automatic Stay: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 4002-1 — Duties of Debtor-in-possession: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 4003-1 — Exemptions: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 4008-1 — Reaffirmation Agreements: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 5005-1 — Filing of Papers and Signatures: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 5011-1 — Withdrawal of Reference: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 6007-1 — Surrender of Collateral in Chapter 13 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 6007-2 — Abandonment of Property in Chapter 7 Cases: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 7007-1 — Motions in Adversary Proceedings: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 7008-1 — Statement Regarding Consent to Entry of Orders or Judgment in Core Proceeding: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 7012-1 — Statement in Responsive Pleading Regarding Consent to Entry of Orders or Judgment in Core Proceeding: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 7016-1 — Pretrial Adversary Proceeding Case Management: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 7041-1 — Settlement: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 7067-1 — Registry of the Court and Costs: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 9003-1 — Matters Heard Ex Parte: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 9013-1 — Pleadings, Hearings, and Service: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 9013-2 — Exchange of Exhibits, Exhibit Lists and Witness Lists in all Contested Matters and Adversary Proceedings: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 9027-1 — Removal: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 9027-2 — Statement in Notice of Removal Regarding Consent to Entry of Orders or Judgment in Core Proceeding: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 9027-3 — Statement Regarding Consent to Entry of Orders or Judgment in Core Proceeding: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 9033-1 — Proposed Findings and Conclusions in Certain Core Proceedings: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR 9037-1 — Sealed Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. BLR Rule 9017-1 — Means of Conducting Hearings and the Taking of Testimony: the court's own rule, verbatim from Bankruptcy Local Rules (Effective March 3, 2026), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 12.1 — Implementation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 12.2 — Form: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 12.3 — Reponses: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 12.4 — Service: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 12.5 — Submission: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 18 — Place of Trial Within the District: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 23.1 — Free Press-Fair Trial Guidelines: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 23.2 — Electomechanical Devices: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 24.1 — Juror Contact: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 24.2 — Jurors’ Names: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.1 — Waiver of the Presentence Investigation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.10 — Sentencing Date: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.11 — Limitation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.2 — Order of Presentence Investigation and Initial Disclosure Date: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.3 — Presence of Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.4 — Delivery: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.5 — Counsel’s Duty: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.6 — Objections: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.7 — Final Report: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.8 — Availability: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 32.9 — Effect: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 46.1 — Sureties and Non-Assignability of Receipts: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 46.2 — Return of Criminal Bond Deposits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 49 — Filing Requirements: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 55.1 — Withdrawal of Instruments: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 55.2 — Exhibits at Criminal Trials: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 57.1 — Magistrate Judges: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 57.2 — Courtroom Behavior: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 57.3 — Admission to Practice: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 58.1 — Forfeiture of Collateral in Lieu of Appearance: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. CrLR 6 — Grand Jury Witnesses: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 10.1 — Caption: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 10.2 — Format: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 11.1 — Designation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 11.2 — Responsibility: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 11.3 — Signing of Pleadings: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 11.4 — Sanctions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 16.1 — Civil Initial Pretrial Conference; Scheduling Order: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 16.2 — Pretrial Order: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 16.3 — Notice of Settlement: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 16.4 — Alternative Dispute Resolution: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 26.1 — Use of Discovery: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 26.2 — Placement of Discovery: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 3 — Commencement of Action: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 30.1 — Video-Taped Depositions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 33.1 — Limitation of Interrogatories: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 38.1 — Jury Demand: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 4 — Summons: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 44.1 — Authentication of Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 46 — Objections to Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 47 — Juror Contact: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 5.1 — Electronic Filing: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 5.2 — Related Litigation Policy: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 5.3 — Certificate of Service: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 5.4 — Discovery not Filed: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 5.5 — Service of Pleadings and Other Papers: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 54.1 — Deposit for Costs: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 54.2 — Bill of Costs: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 65.1 — Sureties: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 65.2 — Non-Assignability of Receipts: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 7.1 — Form: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 7.2 — Unopposed Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 7.3 — Submission: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 7.4 — Responses and Replies: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 7.5 — Oral Submission: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 7.6 — Consolidation: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 7.7 — Supporting Material: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 7.8 — Hearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 72 — United States Magistrate Judges: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 79.1 — Withdrawal of Instruments: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 79.2 — Disposition of Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 81 — Removal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 83.1 — Admission to Practice: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 83.2 — Withdrawal of Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 83.3 — Notices: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 83.4 — Change of Address: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 83.5 — Parties’ Agreement: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 83.6 — Preserving Confidentiality: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 83.7 — Electro-Mechanical Devices: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. LR 83.8 — Courtroom Behavior: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 1-1 — Title: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 1-2 — Scope and Construction: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 1-3 — Effective Date: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 2-1 — Procedure: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 2-2 — Confidentiality and Proposed Protective Order: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 2-3 — Certification of Initial Disclosures and English Translations: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 2-4 — Admissibility: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 2-5 — Relationship to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 3-1 — Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 3-2 — Document Production Accompanying Disclosure: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 3-3 — Preliminary Invalidity Contentions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 3-4 — Production Accompanying Preliminary Invalidity Contentions: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 3-5 — Disclosure Requirement in Patent Cases Seeking Declaratory Judgment: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 3-6 — Amended and Final Contentions – Leave of Court Not Required: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 3-7 — Amendments to Contentions By Leave of Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 3-8 — Willfulness: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 4-1 — Exchange of Proposed Terms and Claim Elements for Construction: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 4-2 — Exchange of Preliminary Claim Constructions and Extrinsic Evidence: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 4-3 — Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 4-4 — Completion of Claim Construction Discovery: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 4-5 — Claim Construction Briefs and Charts: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. P. R. 4-6 — Claim Construction Hearing: the court's own rule, verbatim from RULES OF PRACTICE FOR PATENT CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS ((Amended April 18, 2022)), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 1 — Standards of Professional Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 10 — Special Duties of the Clerk: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 11 — Inherent Power of Judges: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 12 — Effective Date: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 2 — Conviction of Crime: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 3 — Discipline by A Licensing Authority: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 4 — Discipline by Another Court: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 5 — Procedure: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 6 — Charges of Misconduct Warranting Discipline: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 7 — Reinstatement: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 8 — Attorneys Specially Admitted: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Rules of Discipline, Rule 9 — Service of Papers: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Supplemental Admiralty Rule A — Designation as “Admiralty Case”: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Supplemental Admiralty Rule E — Admiralty Sales: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
S.D. Tex. Supplemental Habeas Corpus Rule 1 — Stays of Execution: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2000), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
Tex. R. Civ. P. 166a(d), (e), (g)
Under the restructured Rule 166a, the deadlines anchor to the MOTION'S FILING, not a noticed hearing: the response is due within 21 days after the motion is filed, any reply within 7 days after the response, the hearing or submission may not be set within 35 days of filing and must be set within 60 days (or 90 for docket need, good cause, or movant agreement), and each side must submit a proposed order before the hearing or submission date.
Tenth (10th) Court of Appeals, Standing Order No. 1 (TOPICs reg. doc. 104)
Tenth (10th) Court of Appeals — Standing Order No. 1, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Tenth (10th) Court of Appeals, Standing Order No. 2 (TOPICs reg. doc. 105)
Tenth (10th) Court of Appeals — Standing Order No. 2, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
Third (3rd) Court of Appeals, Local Rules (TOPICs reg. doc. 190)
Third (3rd) Court of Appeals — Local Rules, as registered in the statewide TOPICs local-rules registry (posted 01/01/2023). The operative requirements are quoted verbatim; the registered document is the controlling text.
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Andrew B. Davis (STANDING ORDER ON APPENDICES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Andrew B. Davis's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Andrew B. Davis (STANDING ORDER ON APPENDICES) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Andrew B. Davis's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Anne T. Berton (STANDING ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL MOTIONS, CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, AND TRIAL PREPAR; STANDING ORDER REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS (caption: THE HONORABLE ANNE T.) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Anne T. Berton's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Anne T. Berton (STANDING ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL MOTIONS, CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, AND TRIAL PREPAR) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Anne T. Berton's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Anne T. Berton (STANDING ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL MOTIONS, CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, AND TRIAL PREPAR; STANDING ORDER REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS (caption: THE HONORABLE ANNE T.) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
11 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Anne T. Berton's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Anne T. Berton (STANDING ORDER REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS (caption: THE HONORABLE ANNE T.) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Anne T. Berton's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Anne T. Berton (STANDING ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL MOTIONS, CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, AND TRIAL PREPAR; STANDING ORDER REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS (caption: THE HONORABLE ANNE T.) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Anne T. Berton's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Anne T. Berton (STANDING ORDER REGARDING PRETRIAL MOTIONS, CERTAIN DISCLOSURES, AND TRIAL PREPAR) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Anne T. Berton's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Dan MacLemore ((no title line printed; numbered practices beginning '1. Written communication f) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Dan MacLemore's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Dan MacLemore ((no title line printed; numbered practices beginning '1. Written communication f) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Dan MacLemore's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Dan MacLemore ((no title line printed; numbered practices beginning '1. Written communication f) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Dan MacLemore's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Dan MacLemore ((no title line printed; numbered practices beginning '1. Written communication f) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Dan MacLemore's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Dan MacLemore ((no title line printed; numbered practices beginning '1. Written communication f) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Dan MacLemore's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Alan Ezra (FACT SHEET FOR SENIOR JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follo; STANDING ORDER REGARDING THIS COURT'S REVIEW OF RELEASE ORDERS UNDER 18 U.S.C. §) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
14 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Alan Ezra's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Alan Ezra (FACT SHEET FOR SENIOR JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follo) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Alan Ezra's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Alan Ezra (FACT SHEET FOR SENIOR JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follo) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Alan Ezra's published procedures (emergency motions).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Alan Ezra (FACT SHEET FOR SENIOR JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follo) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Alan Ezra's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Alan Ezra (FACT SHEET FOR SENIOR JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follo) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Alan Ezra's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Alan Ezra (FACT SHEET FOR SENIOR JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follo) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Alan Ezra's published procedures (page limits & formatting).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Briones ((caption) IN THE MATTER OF ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO FILINGS IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION P; FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE DAVID BRIONES; FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE DAVID BRIONES (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Briones's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Briones ((caption) IN THE MATTER OF ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO FILINGS IN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION P) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Briones's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David C. Guaderrama (STANDING ORDER REGARDING BILL OF COSTS (caption: HONORABLE DAVID C. GUADERRAMA /; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (caption: HONORABLE DAVID ; STANDING ORDER TO PROVIDE STATUS UPDATES (caption: HON. DAVID C. GUADERRAMA / AL; STANDING ORDER TO REPLEAD IN REMOVAL CASES (caption: HON. DAVID C. GUADERRAMA / ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David C. Guaderrama's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David C. Guaderrama (STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (caption: HONORABLE DAVID ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David C. Guaderrama's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David C. Guaderrama (STANDING ORDER REGARDING BILL OF COSTS (caption: HONORABLE DAVID C. GUADERRAMA /; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (caption: HONORABLE DAVID ; STANDING ORDER TO REPLEAD IN REMOVAL CASES (caption: HON. DAVID C. GUADERRAMA / ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David C. Guaderrama's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Counts (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PATENT PROCEEDINGS (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions;) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Counts's published procedures (case management).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Counts (STANDING ORDER FOR EVIDENCE IN ALL CASES (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions); STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PATENT PROCEEDINGS (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions;; STANDING ORDER REGARDING FILING DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL AND REDACTED PUBLIC VERSION) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
16 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Counts's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Counts (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PATENT PROCEEDINGS (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions;) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Counts's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Counts (STANDING ORDER FOR EVIDENCE IN ALL CASES (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions); STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PATENT PROCEEDINGS (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions;) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Counts's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Counts (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PATENT PROCEEDINGS (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions;; STANDING ORDER REGARDING FILING DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL AND REDACTED PUBLIC VERSION) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Counts's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Counts (STANDING ORDER FOR EVIDENCE IN ALL CASES (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions); STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PATENT PROCEEDINGS (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions;) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Counts's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge David Counts (STANDING ORDER FOR EVIDENCE IN ALL CASES (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions); STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PATENT PROCEEDINGS (Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions;) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge David Counts's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (case management).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez ((caption) In re: The use of artificial intelligence in the preparation of filing; STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio; STANDING ORDER REGARDING CRIMINAL CASES (caption: In re: Standing Order in Crimi) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
54 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio; STANDING ORDER REGARDING CRIMINAL CASES (caption: In re: Standing Order in Crimi) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio; STANDING ORDER REGARDING CRIMINAL CASES (caption: In re: Standing Order in Crimi) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio; STANDING ORDER REGARDING CRIMINAL CASES (caption: In re: Standing Order in Crimi) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
8 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio; STANDING ORDER REGARDING CRIMINAL CASES (caption: In re: Standing Order in Crimi) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (proposed orders).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio; STANDING ORDER REGARDING CRIMINAL CASES (caption: In re: Standing Order in Crimi) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (remote appearances).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Ernest Gonzalez (STANDING ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS ("OGP") 1.0 – PATENT CASES (Del Rio Divisio; STANDING ORDER REGARDING CRIMINAL CASES (caption: In re: Standing Order in Crimi) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
11 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Ernest Gonzalez's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Fred Biery (FACT SHEET FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FRED BIERY (CIVIL CASES; criminal section fol; STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE FRED BIERY) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Fred Biery's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Fred Biery (FACT SHEET FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FRED BIERY (CIVIL CASES; criminal section fol) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Fred Biery's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Fred Biery (FACT SHEET FOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FRED BIERY (CIVIL CASES; criminal section fol; STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE FRED BIERY) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Fred Biery's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Fred Biery (STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE FRED BIERY) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Fred Biery's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Fred Biery (STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE FRED BIERY) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Fred Biery's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Fred Biery (STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE FRED BIERY) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Fred Biery's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Henry J. Bemporad (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE HENRY J. BEMPORAD (CIVIL CASES)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Henry J. Bemporad's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jason Pulliam (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON PULLIAM) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
26 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jason Pulliam's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jason Pulliam (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jason Pulliam's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jason Pulliam (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON PULLIAM) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
10 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jason Pulliam's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jason Pulliam (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jason Pulliam's published procedures (emergency motions).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jason Pulliam (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON PULLIAM) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
9 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jason Pulliam's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jason Pulliam (STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON PULLIAM) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jason Pulliam's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jason Pulliam (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JASON PULLIAM) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
6 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jason Pulliam's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Jason Pulliam (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE JASON K. PULLIAM (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Jason Pulliam's published procedures (page limits & formatting).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kathleen Cardone (FACT SHEET FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES JUDGE KATHLEEN CARDONE; STANDING ORDER ON PATENT CASES (caption: ALL DIVISIONS / HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD; STANDING ORDER ON PRETRIAL DEADLINES (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARDONE / ALL ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kathleen Cardone's published procedures (case management).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kathleen Cardone (FACT SHEET FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES JUDGE KATHLEEN CARDONE; STANDING ORDER (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARDONE / ALL CIVIL CASES); STANDING ORDER ON PATENT CASES (caption: ALL DIVISIONS / HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD; STANDING ORDER ON PRETRIAL DEADLINES (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARDONE / ALL ; STANDING ORDER ON SENTENCING IN CRIMINAL CASES (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (caption: HONORABLE KATHLE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
39 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kathleen Cardone's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kathleen Cardone (FACT SHEET FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES JUDGE KATHLEEN CARDONE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kathleen Cardone's published procedures (continuances & deadlines).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kathleen Cardone (FACT SHEET FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES JUDGE KATHLEEN CARDONE; STANDING ORDER ON PATENT CASES (caption: ALL DIVISIONS / HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD; STANDING ORDER ON PRETRIAL DEADLINES (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARDONE / ALL ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
11 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kathleen Cardone's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kathleen Cardone (FACT SHEET FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES JUDGE KATHLEEN CARDONE; STANDING ORDER ON PATENT CASES (caption: ALL DIVISIONS / HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (caption: HONORABLE KATHLE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
15 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kathleen Cardone's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kathleen Cardone (FACT SHEET FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES JUDGE KATHLEEN CARDONE; STANDING ORDER ON PATENT CASES (caption: ALL DIVISIONS / HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD; STANDING ORDER ON PRETRIAL DEADLINES (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARDONE / ALL ; STANDING ORDER REGARDING CIVIL MOTION CONTENT (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARDO; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (caption: HONORABLE KATHLE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
7 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kathleen Cardone's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kathleen Cardone (FACT SHEET FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES JUDGE KATHLEEN CARDONE; STANDING ORDER ON PATENT CASES (caption: ALL DIVISIONS / HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD; STANDING ORDER ON PRETRIAL DEADLINES (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARDONE / ALL ; STANDING ORDER ON SENTENCING IN CRIMINAL CASES (caption: HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD; STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (caption: HONORABLE KATHLE) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
10 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kathleen Cardone's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Kathleen Cardone (FACT SHEET FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES JUDGE KATHLEEN CARDONE; STANDING ORDER ON PATENT CASES (caption: ALL DIVISIONS / HONORABLE KATHLEEN CARD) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Kathleen Cardone's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Miguel A. Torres (STANDING ORDER ON LOCAL COURT RULE CV-16(e)-(f) PRETRIAL FILINGS (caption: HONOR; STANDING ORDER ON PRETRIAL DEADLINES (caption: HONORABLE MIGUEL A. TORRES / ALL ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Miguel A. Torres's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Miguel A. Torres (STANDING ORDER ON LOCAL COURT RULE CV-16(e)-(f) PRETRIAL FILINGS (caption: HONOR) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Miguel A. Torres's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Miguel A. Torres (STANDING ORDER ON LOCAL COURT RULE CV-16(e)-(f) PRETRIAL FILINGS (caption: HONOR; STANDING ORDER ON PRETRIAL DEADLINES (caption: HONORABLE MIGUEL A. TORRES / ALL ) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Miguel A. Torres's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Orlando L. Garcia (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO GARCIA) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
13 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Orlando L. Garcia's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Orlando L. Garcia (STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO GARCIA) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Orlando L. Garcia's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Orlando L. Garcia (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO GARCIA) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Orlando L. Garcia's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Orlando L. Garcia (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO GARCIA) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Orlando L. Garcia's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Orlando L. Garcia (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO GARCIA) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Orlando L. Garcia's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Orlando L. Garcia (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Orlando L. Garcia's published procedures (trial procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Richard B. Farrer (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE RICHARD B. FARRER (CIVIL CASES); STANDING ORDER REGARDING EX PARTE FILINGS DURING CRIMINAL DUTY BEFORE U.S. MAGIS) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
4 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Richard B. Farrer's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Robert Pitman (STANDING ORDER REGARDING THIS COURT'S REVIEW OF RELEASE ORDERS UNDER 18 U.S.C. §) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Robert Pitman's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Xavier Rodriguez (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER CONCERNING REMOVED CASES (caption: Removed Cases Assigned to U.S.; STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (San Antonio Di) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
18 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Xavier Rodriguez's published procedures (chambers procedures).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Xavier Rodriguez (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (San Antonio Di) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
7 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Xavier Rodriguez's published procedures (discovery & conferral).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Xavier Rodriguez (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
3 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Xavier Rodriguez's published procedures (exhibits & evidence).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Xavier Rodriguez (STANDING ORDER CONCERNING REMOVED CASES (caption: Removed Cases Assigned to U.S.) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
2 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Xavier Rodriguez's published procedures (filing).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Xavier Rodriguez (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows); STANDING ORDER CONCERNING REMOVED CASES (caption: Removed Cases Assigned to U.S.; STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (San Antonio Di) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Xavier Rodriguez's published procedures (hearings & scheduling).
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, procedures published by Judge Xavier Rodriguez (FACT SHEET FOR JUDGE XAVIER RODRIGUEZ (CIVIL CASES; criminal section follows)) — sha256-hashed 2026-09-26
5 verbatim chambers requirements from Judge Xavier Rodriguez's published procedures (trial procedures).
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-1 — Admission of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-2 — Local Counsel: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-3 — Withdrawal of Attorney: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-4 — Standards for Pretrial Conduct: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-5 — Standards for Conduct Before the Judge and Jury: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-6 — Publicity and Trial Management: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-7 — Discipline of Attorneys: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-8 — Qualified Law Students and Unlicensed Law School Graduates: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule AT-9 — Change of Address: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-1 — Scope and Applicability of Rules: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-12 — Pretrial Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-15A — Deposition of Witness Other Than Material Witnesses: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-15B — Deposition and Release of Material Witness in Custody: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-16 — Discovery and Inspection: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-17.1 — Marking Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-18 — Place of Trial Within District: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-24 — Trial Jurors: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-32 — Sentence and Judgment: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-45 — Computing Time: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-46 — Release from Custody; Reports of Detained Material Witnesses: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-47 — Motions and Responses: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-49 — Serving and Filing Documents: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-55 — Removal of Records and Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-58 — Proceedings Before Magistrate Judges: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-5A — Pretrial Services Interview and Report: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-5B — Initial Appearance of Undocumented Alien Detained as Material Witness: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-6A — The Grand Jury: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CR-6B — Division in Which Indictment May Be Presented and Filed: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-1 — Scope of Rules: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-10 — Form of Pleadings: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-15 — Amendment of Pleadings: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-16 — Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-23 — Class Actions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-26 — General Provisions Governing Discovery: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-3 — Commencement of Action: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-30 — Depositions upon Oral Examination: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-33 — Interrogatories to Parties: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-36 — Requests for Admissions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-5 — Filing Requirements: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-5.2 — Documents Filed under Seal: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-54 — Costs and Attorney’s Fees: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-65 — Injunctions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-65.1 — Security; Proceedings Against Sureties: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-67 — Deposit and Disbursement of Registry Funds: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-7 — Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-72 — Magistrate Judges, Pretrial Matters: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-79 — Removal and Destruction of Records and Exhibits: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.
W.D. Tex. Local Rule CV-88 — Alternative Dispute Resolution: the court's own rule, verbatim from LOCAL COURT RULES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Effective: April 26, 2023), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every case before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alongside the federal rules and any judge-specific procedures.