Judge Sergio Enriquez

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.

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.

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.

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.