Court Rules
senior Judge
Verified Current6 days ago

Judge Ron Clark

Eastern District of Texas

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Objection
2 pgs
Deposition Designation
4 pgs
Motion
18 pgs
Motion
6 pgs
Motion
3 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (Exhibit List)

Required

Adjournments

Notice Required
7Calendar Days

Communication

Letter Ecf

Chambers

Advance Notice Required
No Hours, Status Inquiries
Letter Ecf

Chambers

Scheduling
Advance Notice Required
Phone

Chambers

(903) 590-1198
No Hours, Status Inquiries
Phone

Clerk

1-866-251-7534
Technical Issues
No Hours, Status Inquiries
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingCommunicationCourtesy CopiesECF FilingExhibitsBinders/TabsSettlementMemoranda

Detailed Drafting Rules

Format RequirementImportant

Motions over 20 pages require spiral or three-ring binding for courtesy copies.

If the motion with attachments exceeds twenty pages, the court requests that you bind the courtesy copy at the left to make it easier to read. This binding must be either spiral bound or three-hole punched and placed in a three-ring binder.

Applies When:Page Threshold > 20
Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Three Ring Binder
Page 3|SecCONTESTED MOTION PRACTICE
Format RequirementMandatory

Highlight cited portions in courtesy copy affidavits/supporting documents.

Pursuant to Local Rule CV-7(b), highlight in the courtesy copy the portions of the affidavits or other supporting documents that are cited in your motion or response.

Page 3|SecCONTESTED MOTION PRACTICE
Format RequirementMandatory

Print docketed version from CM-ECF with docket identifier on each page.

You should print the docketed version of your motion from CM-ECF so that your motion includes the docket identifier at the top of each page.

Page 3|SecCONTESTED MOTION PRACTICE
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Plaintiff's counsel must immediately notify court upon settlement.

Plaintiff’s counsel shall immediately notify the court upon settlement.

Letter via ECF

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
Prohibited
  • Hours
  • Status Inquiries
Page 6|SecSETTLEMENT
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Parties must notify court at least one month before final pre-trial conference when commissioning mock trials/focus groups, including methodology and participant count.

When a party decides that it will, or is likely to, commission such a study, the party shall notify the court. Notice shall be provided at least one month prior to the final pre-trial conference. The notification may be in camera, and shall include a brief description of the study’s methodology and the expected number of citizen participants. The party shall also notify the court in camera when the study has been completed.

Letter via ECF

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    at least one month prior to final pre-trial conference
Page 1|SecSTANDING ORDER RC-47
Communication ProtocolNote

Discovery disputes hotline: (903) 590-1198.

The hotline number is (903) 590-1198. See Local Rule CV-26(e).

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

(903) 590-1198
Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Hours
    business_hours
  • Status Inquiries
Source PDF
Communication ProtocolNote

Electronic filing HelpLine: 1-866-251-7534.

The electronic filing HelpLine is 1-866-251-7534.

Phone

Direct to: Clerk

1-866-251-7534
Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Hours
    business_hours
  • Status Inquiries
Source PDF