Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 160 rules apply across Bexar County Civil District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Mileage reimbursement request

    Mileage reimbursement requires supporting documentation.

  • Applies to
    Agreed submitted order

    The agreed submitted order must state the time announcement for trials scheduled on red-listed dates.

  • Applies to
    Notice of setting
    Must include
    judge name

    The Notice of Setting must include the Presiding Court Zoom ID information and the name of the Visiting Judge that previously heard the matter.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Order

    When e-filing orders, filers must leave specific routing instructions in the comment section or the order will be accepted as a Proposed Order but not routed for signature.

  • Applies to
    Order

    When e-filing matters for the Presiding 8:30 am, 9:00 am, Tax, or Expunction dockets, the comment section must state Presiding, the specific docket, and the docket date.

  • Applies to
    Order

    When e-filing matters assigned out of Presiding to a sitting District Court Judge (including summary judgment hearings), the comment section must state the assigned court and the hearing date.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email

    After e-filing a matter for a visiting judge, the filer must email the envelope number to the visiting judge (who will provide their email address) to ensure timely signing.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    210-335-2621

    Questions about filings may be directed to Civil Filing at 210-335-2621.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    (210) 335-2300

    The Office of Civil District Courts Administration is located on the 5th Floor and can be reached by phone at (210) 335-2300.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    All vouchers must be submitted within 60 calendar days of the hearing or service rendered.

  • For the 1:30 Walk-up Docket, orders must be filed before appearing in court, pleadings must already be accepted, and the order's envelope number must be available when approaching the judge.

  • Attorneys should give staff an envelope number rather than a case number and must confirm the envelope has been accepted by Civil Filing before approaching Presiding Court for the walk-up docket.

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About Judge Antonia Arteaga

Antonia Arteaga is a district judge in the Bexar County Civil District Courts, which hear civil matters in Bexar County, Texas.

Practitioners will find the judge's published procedures, including materials for the 57th Civil District Court and a document numbered 56407.

Common questions about Judge Antonia Arteaga's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Antonia Arteaga?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for rule 56. Details: 1 copy, delivery at least 7 days before hearing. A written copy of the summary judgment motion, including all exhibits, must be delivered to the Court at least 7 days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Process for Setting Motions for Summary Judgment Procedures

How may parties contact Judge Antonia Arteaga's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Antonia Arteaga's clerk. Parties may contact the clerk of the court with any questions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Process for Setting Motions for Summary Judgment Procedures

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Antonia Arteaga?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include proposed rescheduled date and adversary position. Attorneys may reschedule the summary judgment hearing by agreement, but the agreed date must be within 60 days of the filing date and approved by the clerk of the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Process for Setting Motions for Summary Judgment Procedures

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Antonia Arteaga?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Summary judgment motions not set for hearing within 50 days of filing will be decided by submission without an oral hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Process for Setting Motions for Summary Judgment Procedures

What rule applies to service for motion before Judge Antonia Arteaga?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 7 calendar days before hearing. Written copies of summary judgment motions, including all exhibits, must be provided to opposing counsel and the Court at least 7 days in advance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Process for Setting Motions for Summary Judgment Procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge Antonia Arteaga

The Court strives to set motions for summary judgment for hearing approximately 35 days after they are filed.

Summary judgment motions not set for hearing within 50 days of filing will be decided by submission without an oral hearing.

Attorneys may reschedule the summary judgment hearing by agreement, but the agreed date must be within 60 days of the filing date and approved by the clerk of the court.

Written copies of summary judgment motions, including all exhibits, must be provided to opposing counsel and the Court at least 7 days in advance.

A written copy of the summary judgment motion, including all exhibits, must be delivered to the Court at least 7 days before the hearing.

Parties may contact the clerk of the court with any questions.

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