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A standing order of the Travis County District Courts governing remote court proceedings in civil and family cases (effective May 1, 2023), providing that contested proceedings are held in person unless agreed or the court finds good cause, with jury trials in person absent agreement.
Applies to remote civil and family court proceedings before the Travis County District Courts. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Travis County Standing Order for Remote Court Proceedings (effective May 1, 2023). (1) Unless agreed by the parties and properly announced, or the court notifies otherwise, all contested civil and family court proceedings are held in person at the Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe Street; the Order supplements other rules, including Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d and the Local Rules (particularly Chapters 2 and 3). (2) Matters Eligible for Remote Proceedings — a proceeding may be held remotely if all parties agree, or absent agreement if the court finds good cause, except that jury trials must be conducted in person absent agreement of all parties. (3) Remote Witnesses — a witness may appear remotely if all parties agree or, absent agreement, the court finds good cause, together with the further requirements for conducting remote proceedings set out in the Order.
Travis County Standing Order for Remote Court Proceedings (effective May 1, 2023). (1) Unless agreed by the parties and properly announced, or the court notifies otherwise, all contested civil and family court proceedings are held in person at the Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe Street; the Order supplements other rules, including Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d and the Local Ru
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-09-06 from the TOPICs custody scan (text layer read). Bound to Travis County (civil/family).
1 verbatim requirement published by Palm Beach Division FC on remote appearance policy.
Judge Hooi does not usually allow hybrid hearings (one side in person, one virtual); if both sides prefer, everyone may appear in person instead; emergencies route through the clerk to a judge-entered handling order.