Tarrant County Court at Law No. 1 — Court Policies (attire, recording, filings, TROs, substitute service, default judgments, dismissal dockets)

High confidence· verified September 6, 2026Judge PreferencesCounty Court at Law No. 1 — Court Policies (page last modified June 9, 2025), Tarrant County court web page

Summary

Judge Don Pierson's County Court at Law No. 1 policies (page last modified June 9, 2025): coats and ties for male counsel, no flip-flops, shorts, sweat suits or athletic wear; no photography or recording without permission; no faxing or e-mailing pleadings, motions, letters or briefs without permission; pro se litigants held to attorney standards; occupational driver's licenses typically heard in Courts 2 and 3; TROs heard as the judge is available, other courts' TROs only with that judge's permission, and Local Rules ex parte compliance required; substitute service on an individual requires evidence of current residence and at least three attempts, one before 7:30 a.m. or after 6:30 p.m. (none on entities — Secretary of State service with the Whitney Certificate); default judgments by submission with affidavit damages unless a hearing is required; dismissal notices when citation is not returned within 180 days, and for cases over 10 months old with an unanswered served defendant or no trial setting.

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Texas > Tarrant County > County Court at Law No. 1 (civil) — counsel, parties, pro se litigants and visitors.

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"Courtroom Attire and Demeanor: Counsel shall be familiar with and follow the Tarrant County Local Rules and the Texas Lawyers Creed. … Coats and ties are required for male counsel. Heavy scents and perfumes should be avoided. The following attire is not appropriate: flip flops, shorts, sweat suits and athletic attire. Courtroom Use and Visits: Photography and recordings of the Courtroom, Court of

Official source: Tarrant County Courts at Law — tarrantcountytx.gov (county site tree)
Source health: Healthy · checked October 6, 2026
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Last verified: September 6, 2026benchpath-tx-ajr8-tarrant-ownsite-2026-09-06

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