Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 69 rules apply across El Paso County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Timing

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  • If an objection to a non-jury matter cannot be resolved through conference, the objecting party must file a written objection stating its grounds as soon as reasonably possible.

  • The notice of stay must be filed promptly.

  • A document is generally deemed delivered and filed when the filer sends it to the EFSP, subject to the Sunday filing rule.

E-Filing

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  • For a represented party, the attorney must designate at least one email address in the Texas E-File system’s Service Contacts tab upon the party’s first filing.

  • Electronic filing and service are optional unless a party moves and the court finds good cause to order them in a particular case.

  • Applies to
    Documents that can be filed in a traditional manner

    Documents that may traditionally be filed with the district clerk may generally be filed electronically, subject to the listed exceptions.

Service

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  • Process service must comply with Rule 103 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

  • Applies to
    Papers
    Service
    Other to all parties

    Self-represented litigants must provide copies of all filed papers to every other party or attorney.

  • Applies to
    Hearing notice

    The requesting party must promptly serve all other parties with the hearing details and file a copy of the notice with the clerk.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Proposed order
    Must include
    proposed order

    A party requesting a written order must provide the supporting pleading and a proposed order directly to the court by hand delivery or email, as the court prefers.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    An order submitted for signature must reflect the opposing counsel’s or party’s approval as to form or substance, although the court may hear the motion without that approval.

  • Applies to
    Notice of stay

    A party must promptly file a notice of stay detailing the grounds when a statutory or legal stay applies.

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About Judge Francisco X. Dominguez

**Francisco X. Dominguez** is listed as the judge of the 205th District Court. El Paso County publishes no career history, appointment dates or hearing days for this judge.

**Chambers:** Suite 1002, 10th Floor **Phone:** 915-273-3705 **Court coordinator:** Aurora Molina-Estrada

Common questions about Judge Francisco X. Dominguez's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

All parties and counsel must provide the court a courtesy copy of every electronic filing requiring a hearing or other court action.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER ON E-FILING

What must be included with mediator application registration form filings before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A mediator applicant must certify good standing with the State Bar of Texas and promise to notify the court in writing within five business days after specified sanction, conviction, or license-status changes.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Mediator Application/Registration Form

What must be included with motion for default judgment or default order filings before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions for default judgment and default orders must strictly comply with the Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order on Motions for Default Judgment

Is electronic filing required before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties and counsel must comply with the Court’s electronic-filing procedures when filing a motion for default judgment or default order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order on Motions for Default Judgment

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. An attorney added to the appointment list must notify the Court in writing within 5 business days after specified sanctions, convictions, or a change to not-in-good-standing license status.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ad Litem Application/Registration Form

What rule applies to service for motion for default judgment or default order before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: timing: at filing. A motion for default judgment or default order must include the return of service or proof of service.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order on Motions for Default Judgment
Complete rules summary for Judge Francisco X. Dominguez

The applicant must certify good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

An attorney added to the appointment list must notify the Court in writing within 5 business days after specified sanctions, convictions, or a change to not-in-good-standing license status.

All parties and counsel must provide the court a courtesy copy of every electronic filing requiring a hearing or other court action.

At the time of any electronic filing, parties and counsel must send a courtesy copy through their e-filing service provider to 205DCEfile@epcounty.com.

A mediator applicant must certify good standing with the State Bar of Texas and promise to notify the court in writing within five business days after specified sanction, conviction, or license-status changes.

Motions for default judgment and default orders must strictly comply with the Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

A motion for default judgment or default order must include the return of service or proof of service.

Parties and counsel must comply with the Court’s electronic-filing procedures when filing a motion for default judgment or default order.

A courtesy copy of the motion for default judgment or default order must be provided to the Court.

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