Judge Ray A. Garza

Applies to

Ex parte application

An application for ex parte relief must state whether the opposing party is represented by counsel and, if so, identify counsel.

Applies to

Witness list

Each party must provide a witness list with contact information and an exhibit list to opposing counsel by the Pre-Trial Hearing; witnesses or exhibits may otherwise be excluded absent Court permission for good cause.

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Motion

The requesting party must certify notice of the hearing or submission date when submitting the motion.

Any party or the Court may request a setting for an uncontested civil case through the Court Manager’s office, using email, letter, or a Motion to Set.

Any party may request that a contested civil case be set through a Docket Control Conference arranged through the Court Manager’s office.

Contact

Phone

Docket Control Conferences are held by telephone; the Court Manager notifies attorneys and self-represented parties of the date and time and designates who must arrange the call.

Applies to

Notice of motion or request

The requesting party must send notice of a Motion to Set or setting request to all other counsel in the case.

Parties must present exceptions, motions, and dilatory pleas to all other parties at least 7 days before the Pre-Trial Hearing; late matters are barred unless the Court permits them for good cause.

Applies to

Witness list and exhibit list

Witness and exhibit lists must be presented to opposing counsel at or before the Pre-Trial Hearing; the Court may allow witnesses or exhibits at trial for good cause.

A case with no proceedings or activity during the previous six months may be subject to dismissal for want of prosecution.

A party may file a written objection stating a reasonable basis within 10 days after notice of referral; the Judge will promptly set it for hearing.

The Non-suit or Agreed Judgment must be submitted before the trial date when a case is settled or dismissed.