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An administrative order of the Hays County Courts at Law requiring the parties to use the Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges as the starting point for drafting the proposed jury charge, with modifications supported by binding authority and charges submitted by the last day of trial.
Applies to the jury charge in criminal cases before the Hays County Courts at Law. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Administrative Order Requiring Use of Pattern Jury Charges in Criminal Cases (Hays County Courts at Law). IT IS ORDERED: (1) the parties shall use the Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges, as published by the State Bar of Texas, as the starting point for drafting the proposed jury charge; (2) counsel may propose modifications, additions or deletions to the pattern charges provided the changes are supported by binding precedent or applicable statutory authority; (3) proposed charges (including any deviation from pattern language) shall be submitted to the Court no later than the morning of the last day of trial unless otherwise ordered; and (4) the Order applies to all criminal cases set for trial on or after its effective date and remains in effect until amended or repealed.
Administrative Order Requiring Use of Pattern Jury Charges in Criminal Cases (Hays County Courts at Law). IT IS ORDERED: (1) the parties shall use the Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges, as published by the State Bar of Texas, as the starting point for drafting the proposed jury charge; (2) counsel may propose modifications, additions or deletions to the pattern charges provided the changes are s
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-06 from the TOPICs custody scan (image-only PDF read through the vision lane). Bound to Hays County (criminal, County Courts at Law).
2 verbatim requirements from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1986-33A.
1 verbatim requirement from 4th Circuit Administrative Order 1987-09.