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All motions for summary judgment filed in the 131st are heard in the 131st, not Presiding Court; the court e-mails a hearing date 35–45 days from filing, usually between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.; the parties have 30 minutes to present and respond; the filing party files a notice of hearing within 3 days of receiving the date; the court advises when to expect a ruling.
Applies to motions for summary judgment in the 131st District Court of Bexar County (Judge Norma Gonzales). Texas Government Code § 23.303 (effective December 4, 2025) requires motions for summary judgment to be set for hearing or submission within 60 days of filing (90 with good cause or the movant's consent) and ruled on within 90 days of hearing; the Bexar County civil district courts moved MSJs from the Presiding Court to the originating court in response, each publishing its own procedure. Not registered on TOPICs. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
NORMA GONZALES Judge 131st Judicial District Court BEXAR COUNTY COURTHOUSE San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 335-2521 SUMMARY JUDGMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE 131ST DISTRICT COURT Pursuant to statutory changes under the Texas Government Code Section 23.303(a), the Civil District Court have implemented new procedure regarding the hearing of Motions for Summary Judgment. All Motions for Summary Judgment file
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-08 from BenchPath's own-site custody copy (one page; native text layer read in full; the letterhead's ornamental font was garbled by the extractor and normalized). Signed by the sitting judge, so judge-joined; effective date carried from § 23.303.
1 verbatim courtroom requirement published by Judge Michael Brown.
Section CA 03 / CA 35 (Judge Gina Beovides, 11th Cir. Circuit Civil): Foreclosure Motion Calendar: Monday 10:30 AM · Transfer Calendar: Wednesday (archived 9:00 AM; July 2026 read 9:30 AM — confirm current time)
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