Harris County District Courts
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements5 rules
Exhibits must be numbered and marked on the document, and each exhibit file’s title must match its pre-marked exhibit.
Court's wording
Exhibits must be pre-marked and numbered using numerals. Exhibits must be pre-marked on the document itself, and the title of each exhibit file shall correspond with the pre-marked exhibit, for example, “Petitioner Ex. 01.”
a. Create and email a file share link using your cloud storage service to the designated exhibit email listed on the court’s website. The subject line of the email shall state the full cause number, your party identification, and the date of the court proceeding. Do not use the share feature intended for collaboration that requires an account with that service.
In all divorces, a sworn inventory and appraisement must be pre-marked and submitted as an exhibit before the trial by default begins. (See Rule 6.4, above.)
Motions shall be in writing
The proposed order shall be a separate instrument, unless the entire motion, order, signature lines and certificate of service are all on one page.
Document Filing Requirements38 rules
Any forms required by governmental entities must be submitted with the judgment or order.
4.6 Duty to Supplement. Each party has a duty to reasonably supplement their disclosures before trial.
4.1 Duty of Disclosure. Notwithstanding a discovery request, each party to a suit has a duty to exchange, without objection, the items in Rules 4.2 and 4.3, below, "Disclosure" includes producing copies of documents within a party's possession, custody, or control.
In cases requesting child support or spousal maintenance, both parties must disclose the listed tax, wage, and insurance information.
Court's wording
4.3 Financial Information. In all cases requesting child support or spousal maintenance, both parties must disclose the following: a. The party's last two federal income tax returns (whether joint or individual); b. The party's wage statements or paystubs for the last two months; and c. A statement of health and dental insurance availability, including a breakdown of cost to cover the spouse or child(ren).
In divorce and annulment cases, both parties must disclose the listed property-related tax, debt, benefit, insurance, financial-account, and credit-card documents.
Court's wording
4.2 Property Disclosure. In all cases for divorce or annulment (with or without children) both parties shall disclose the following information about property in which the party claims an interest: a. The party's last two federal income tax returns (whether joint or individual); b. Copies of deeds, deeds of trust, promissory notes, and most recent mortgage statement(s); c. Copies of the most recent account statement for any pension, retirement, profit-sharing, or other employee benefit plan; d. Copies of all insurance policies, including life, auto, casualty, liability, health and dental insurance covering a party or a child the subject of the suit; e. The most recent account statement for all funds held in financial institutions including, but not limited to, banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and brokerage firms; and f. The most recent credit card statement for all credit card accounts in the name of the parties, or either party.
5.4 Duty to Supplement. If a hearing or trial is reset, each party must reasonably supplement or amend the documents required under this rule. Any supplementation must be provided no later than 10 days before the new trial date.
When a party seeks final orders for child support, spousal maintenance, or attorney's fees, both parties must exchange the listed financial and insurance documents before trial.
Court's wording
5.2.1 If either party is seeking final orders for child support, spousal maintenance, or attorney's fees, both parties shall exchange the following documents at least 10 days before trial: a. financial information statement listing that party's income and monthly expenses; b. The party's last two federal income tax returns (whether joint or individual); c. The party's wage statements or paystubs for the last two months; and d. A statement of health and dental insurance availability, including a breakdown of cost to cover the spouse or child(ren).
In all cases, the parties must exchange the listed applicable trial documents at least 10 days before trial.
Court's wording
5.2.2 In all cases, the parties shall also exchange the following documents, as applicable, at least 10 days before trial: a. A sworn inventory and appraisement; b. A proposed property division; c. Suggested child support findings; d. Suggested spousal maintenance findings; and e. Proposed parenting plan.
When a party seeks the specified temporary orders, both parties must exchange the listed financial and insurance documents before the hearing.
Court's wording
5.1 Before temporary orders hearings. If either party is seeking temporary orders for child support, spousal support, payment of family expenses, or attorney's fees, both parties shall exchange the following documents by 2:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing. a. A financial information statement listing that party's income and monthly expenses; b. The party's last two federal income tax returns (whether joint or individual); c. The party's paystubs for the last two months; and d. A statement of health and dental insurance availability, including a breakdown of cost to cover individuals, spouses, and children.
The notice must state that: 1) the motion will be heard by submission; 2) no party may appear for the hearing in person; and 3) any response to the motion must be on file at least 3 days before the submission date, or longer if required by statute or rule.
6.4 Unopposed Motions. Unopposed motions shall be labeled "Unopposed" in the caption.
- Document
- Motion
- Placement
- Caption
Must include
- •Unopposed
6.2 Response. Responses shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a proposed order.
- Document
- Response
Must include
- •Proposed order
6.1 Forms. Motions shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a proposed order granting the relief sought. The proposed order shall be a separate instrument.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Opposed motions must include a certificate of conference documenting the parties’ good-faith efforts and disagreement, or detailing why they could not confer and their attempted communications.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
6.5 Opposed motions. Opposed motions shall contain a certificate of conference that: 1) states that the movant and respondent have conferred with each other and in good faith have attempted to resolve the matter; and 2) identifies the basis of disagreement between counsel; or 3) states that the parties have not been able to confer, and states in detail all efforts made to confer, including dates and methods of attempted communication.
A vacation designation must use the approved form and include a consenting alternate attorney; that attorney may be called upon only with client consent and at the court’s request due to an emergency.
Court's wording
The vacation designation shall be honored only if it is made on the vacation letter form approved by the Board of District Judges of the Family Trial Division and is accompanied by the attorney's designation of at least one attorney who has consented to act for the vacationing attorney. The designated attorney shall be called upon to act only if the client consents to the designated attorney's representation, and then only if the court requests the designated attorney's participation due to an emergency.
In family cases, the vacation letter must be accompanied by the designation of another attorney to act for the vacationing attorney in the event of an emergency. The designated attorney may be called upon to act only if the client consents and the court requires it.
b. For property divisions involving marital estates with numerous assets or debts, include with the exhibits an editable file (i.e., .xls) containing the party’s proposed property division.
If the order has all signatures, file the proposed order before your entry date for the judge’s signature.
The notice must state that the motion will be heard by submission, parties may not appear in person, and responses must be filed by the stated deadline.
Court's wording
The notice must state that: (1) the motion will be heard by submission; (2) no party may appear for the hearing in person; and (3) any response to the motion must be on file at least 3 days before the submission date, or longer if required by statute or rule.
Movant must attach a proposed order to the motion to enter (do not mark with exhibit label) and the proponent must sign indicating approval as to form. Nonmovant must attach markup identifying proposed edits and a clean copy signed indicating approval as to form.
Counsel wanting to be placed on a wheel shall send the application located on the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.
If the respondent has not filed an answer or appeared in the case, a certificate of last known address and nonmilitary affidavit/declaration must be on file before trial.
In all divorces, a sworn inventory and appraisement must be pre-marked and submitted as an exhibit before the trial by default begins. (See Rule 6.4, above.)
In family cases, the vacation letter must be accompanied by the designation of another attorney to act for the vacationing attorney in the event of an emergency. The designated attorney may be called upon to act only if the client consents and the court requires it.
(2) An attorney retained to replace existing counsel must file a written motion to substitute counsel, naming both the attorney substituting in and the attorney being relieved.
(1) When a case is to be rescheduled, a reset agreement must be prepared by the attorney seeking the reset and concurred in by opposing counsel. The reset agreement must be submitted for approval to the Court and subsequently filed with the Harris County District Clerk.
Motions shall state Monday at 8:00 a.m. as the date for written submission.
The certificates of conference required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure are extended to all motions, pleas and special exceptions except summary judgments, default judgments, agreed judgments, motions for voluntary dismissal or non-suit, post-verdict motions and motions involving service of citation.
- Document
- Motion plea or special exception
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Every person appointed to a position for which a fee may be paid must file the designated uniform report, whether or not a fee is charged.
Court's wording
Each person appointed by a judge in the Civil Trial Division to a position for which any type of fee may be paid shall file the designated uniform report before any judgment, dismissal, or nonsuit is signed. This report is required for every appointment made whether or not a fee is charged.
Motions shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a proposed order granting the relief sought.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
The notice of oral hearing shall state the time and date.
Responses shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a proposed order.
- Document
- Response
Must include
- •Proposed order
Unopposed motions shall be labeled "Unopposed" in the caption.
- Document
- Motion
- Placement
- Caption
Must include
- •Unopposed
The conference-certificate and noncompliance provisions do not apply to the listed motions and filings, subject to the stated parental-rights exception.
Court's wording
6.7 The provisions of subparts 6.5 and 6.6 do not apply to motions for voluntary dismissal or nonsuit (except in suits in which a governmental agency seeks to terminate parental rights), motions involving service of citation, post-judgment filings, agreed judgments or motions to enter agreed orders, and any dispositive motions.
An eligible child support obligee may decline IV-D services by filing a written Refusal of Child Support Services with the District Clerk.
Court's wording
Unless required to accept IV-D child support services pursuant to other laws, a child support obligee entitled to receive services pursuant to this rule may decline services by filing a written Refusal of Child Support Services with the District Clerk.
Vacation letters may not be used in the criminal or juvenile division.
A person wishing to broadcast, televise, record, or photograph a court proceeding must file with the court clerk a request to cover the proceeding
Any party may file a response to the request submitted in (c). If a party objects to coverage of the argument, the response should state the injury that will allegedly result from coverage.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic submission of the vacation letter form through the website is preferred, but not required.
Electronic submission of the form, through the website, is preferred.
Page 5 | Rule 11 Attorney Vacations
Electronic submission of the attorney vacation form through the website is preferred, but not required.
Electronic submission of the form, through the website, is preferred.
Page 5 | Rule 11 Attorney Vacations
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Judgments and orders must be submitted to the court for signing within ten days after rendition, unless the court directs otherwise.
All judgments and orders must be submitted to the court for signing within ten (10) days of the date of rendition, unless otherwise directed by the court.
Page 2 | RULE 3. FLOW OF CASES — 3.4.5 Judgments and Orders
A respondent must make the required disclosures within 30 days after first filing a pleading or making a general appearance, whichever occurs first.
b. by a respondent no later than 30 days after they file their first pleading or make a general appearance in the case, whichever occurs first.
Page 3 | 4.4 Timing of Disclosure
A petitioner or movant must make the required disclosures within 30 days after the respondent first files a pleading or makes a general appearance, whichever occurs first.
a. by a petitioner or movant no later than 30 days after the respondent files their first pleading or makes a general appearance in the case, whichever occurs first;
Page 3 | 4.4 Timing of Disclosure
The required financial documents must be exchanged at least 10 days before trial.
5.2.1 If either party is seeking final orders for child support, spousal maintenance, or attorney's fees, both parties shall exchange the following documents at least 10 days before trial:
Page 4 | 5.2 Before final trials
The listed documents must be exchanged by 2:00 p.m. on the business day before the temporary orders hearing.
5.1 Before temporary orders hearings. If either party is seeking temporary orders for child support, spousal support, payment of family expenses, or attorney's fees, both parties shall exchange the following documents by 2:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing.
Page 4 | 5.1 Before temporary orders hearings
Required supplementation must be provided no later than 10 days before the new trial date.
Any supplementation must be provided no later than 10 days before the new trial date.
Page 4 | 5.4 Duty to Supplement
Applicable documents required under Rule 5.2.2 must be exchanged at least 10 days before trial.
5.2.2 In all cases, the parties shall also exchange the following documents, as applicable, at least 10 days before trial:
Page 4 | 5.2 Before final trials
The notice must state that: 1) the motion will be heard by submission; 2) no party may appear for the hearing in person; and 3) any response to the motion must be on file at least 3 days before the submission date, or longer if required by statute or rule.
The notice must state that: 1) the motion will be heard by submission; 2) no party may appear for the hearing in person; and 3) any response to the motion must be on file at least 3 days before the submission date, or longer if required by statute or rule.
Page 5 | RULE 6. MOTIONS
Written vacation designations for months other than June, July, or August must be filed with the District Clerk by February 1.
Written designation for vacation weeks in months other than June, July, or August must be filed with the District Clerk by February 1.
Page 6 | RULE 10. VACATIONS OF COUNSEL
Written vacation designations for June, July, or August must be filed with the District Clerk by May 15.
Written designation for vacation weeks during June, July, or August must be filed with the District Clerk by May 15.
Page 6 | RULE 10. VACATIONS OF COUNSEL
Responses must be filed at least 3 days before the submission date, or earlier when required by statute or rule.
Must be filed and served at least 3 days before the submission date, or earlier if required by statute or rule.
Page 4 | 7.4. Responses
The Court sets the entry date for final orders, and failing to enter the order by that date may result in dismissal.
Entry dates on final orders will be set by the Court in its rendition or at an oral prove-up of an agreement. Failure to enter the order before that date may result in dismissal of the case.
Page 4 | 8.2. Final Orders
When an order has all signatures, file the proposed order before the entry date.
If the order has all signatures, file the proposed order before your entry date for the judge’s signature.
Page 4 | 8.4. Uncontested Entries
In all divorces, the sworn inventory and appraisement must be submitted as an exhibit before the default trial begins.
In all divorces, a sworn inventory and appraisement must be pre-marked and submitted as an exhibit before the trial by default begins. (See Rule 6.4, above.)
Page 5 | Inventory and Appraisement Required
When the respondent has not answered or appeared, the required certificate and affidavit or declaration must be on file before trial.
If the respondent has not filed an answer or appeared in the case, a certificate of last known address and nonmilitary affidavit/declaration must be on file before trial.
Page 5 | No Answer
Attorneys must announce whether they are ready when the trial or motion docket is called and, for an on-call case, be available within one hour after notification that it is ready to proceed.
(3) Attorneys must announce "ready" or "not ready" upon call of the trial or motion docket. If a case is placed "on-call," the attorneys must be readily available within one hour after notification from the Court that the case is ready to proceed.
Criminal cases
Page 5 | Docket Calls and Announcements
An appointed or retained attorney seeking to withdraw before disposition must file a written motion at least 15 days before trial.
(1) If, prior to the disposition of a case, an appointed or retained attorney wishes to withdraw as attorney of record, the attorney must file a written motion to withdraw at least 15 days prior to a trial setting.
Criminal cases
Page 5 | Withdrawal or Substitution of Counsel
A trial attorney remains attorney of record on appeal unless the attorney files a written motion to withdraw when notice of appeal is given.
(3) A retained attorney of record at the time of trial will be considered the attorney of record in the event of an appeal unless the attorney files a written motion to withdraw when notice of appeal is given.
Criminal cases
Page 5 | Withdrawal or Substitution of Counsel
Non-summer vacation designations must be filed with the district clerk by February 1; designated weeks do not protect an attorney from a trial set by an order signed before the designation was filed.
Written designation for vacation in months other than June, July, or August must be filed with the district clerk by February 1. Non-summer vacation weeks may not run consecutively for more than two weeks at a time. Non-summer vacation weeks so designated will not protect an attorney from a trial by an order signed before the date the designation is filed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Rule 11.3 Non-Summer Vacations
Summer vacation weeks must be designated in writing with the district clerk by May 15; designated weeks protect the attorney from trials even if the trial-setting order was signed earlier.
Written designation for vacation weeks during June, July, or August must be filed with the district clerk by May 15. Summer vacation weeks so designated will protect the attorney from trials during those summer weeks, even if an order setting the case for trial was signed before the vacation designation was filed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Rule 11.2 Summer Vacations
Responses must be filed at least two working days before submission unless the court grants leave.
Responses shall be filed at least two working days before the date of submission, except on leave of court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Rule 3.3.3 Submission
The designated uniform report must be filed before any judgment, dismissal, or nonsuit is signed.
Each person appointed by a judge in the Civil Trial Division to a position for which any type of fee may be paid shall file the designated uniform report before any judgment, dismissal, or nonsuit is signed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Rule 15.2 Appointee Fee Report
The written-submission date must be at least 10 days after filing unless the court grants leave.
This date shall be at least 10 days from filing, except on leave of court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Rule 3.3.3 Submission
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The party preparing a judgment or order must provide the proposed document to all opposing parties at least five days before entry.
The party directed to prepare the judgment or order must provide all opposing parties with a copy of the proposed document at least five (5) days before the entry date.
Page 2 | RULE 3. FLOW OF CASES — 3.4.5 Judgments and Orders
When a Scheduling Order has issued, parties seeking affirmative relief must provide it to all parties who have appeared or will later appear generally.
In cases where a Scheduling Order has been issued, parties seeking affirmative relief are responsible for providing a copy of the Scheduling Order to all parties who have made, or will subsequently make, a general appearance in the case.
Page 2 | RULE 3. FLOW OF CASES — 3.3 Scheduling Orders
4.5 Method of Disclosure. The disclosures required under this rule shall be made by furnishing the documents to the opposing party's attorney of record at their e-service address or, if the opposing party is self-represented, by furnishing the disclosures to the opposing party at the party's address listed on their pleading.
4.5 Method of Disclosure. The disclosures required under this rule shall be made by furnishing the documents to the opposing party's attorney of record at their e-service address or, if the opposing party is self-represented, by furnishing the disclosures to the opposing party at the party's address listed on their pleading.
Page 3 | RULE 4. DISCLOSURES
Required documents must be delivered using methods authorized by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
5.3 Delivery of Required Documents. Delivery must comply with the methods authorized by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Page 4 | RULE 5. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR EXCHANGE PRIOR TO HEARINGS AND TRIALS
Notice of submission setting must be served at least 10 days before the date of the hearing, or more if required by statute or rule.
Notice of submission setting must be served at least 10 days before the date of the hearing, or more if required by statute or rule.
Page 5 | RULE 6. MOTIONS
If a respondent has not appeared, a case may be dismissed unless a return of service or a properly executed waiver is on file before the dismissal date.
If a respondent has not appeared, a case may be dismissed unless a return of service or a properly executed waiver is on file before the dismissal date.
Page 2 | General Docket Information — Dismissals for Want of Prosecution
For every setting, parties must exchange exhibits and send them to the Court by 2:00 p.m. on the business day before the hearing; late exchange may result in exclusion.
For all settings, exhibits must be exchanged by the parties and sent to the Court by 2:00 p.m. the business day before the hearing. Failure to timely exchange exhibits may result in the exclusion of those exhibits.
Page 3 | 6.4. Exhibits — Exchange by Parties
Responses must be served at least 3 days before the submission date, or earlier when required by statute or rule.
Must be filed and served at least 3 days before the submission date, or earlier if required by statute or rule.
Page 4 | 7.4. Responses
Notice of submission setting must be served at least 10 days before the date of the hearing, or more if required by statute or rule.
Notice of submission setting must be served at least 10 days before the date of the hearing, or more if required by statute or rule.
Page 4 | 7.3. Notice
A late-hearing email must be copied to all counsel or self-represented litigants.
If you are running late for a hearing, email the “late” email address listed on the court’s website with a copy to all counsel or self-represented litigants.
Page 2 | General Policies for Hearings — Late Calls
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An off-docket reset must be handled in person by the attorney of record, and the attorneys must prepare a reset agreement for approval by the Court where the case is pending.
(2) Off-docket resets must be handled in person by the attorney of record. A reset agreement must be prepared by the attorneys and approved by the Court where the case is pending.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Continuances and Resetting Cases
To reschedule a case, the requesting attorney must prepare a reset agreement, obtain opposing counsel’s concurrence and Court approval, file the agreement with the District Clerk, and obtain future dates from the Coordinator or Judge before leaving the courtroom.
(1) When a case is to be rescheduled, a reset agreement must be prepared by the attorney seeking the reset and concurred in by opposing counsel. The reset agreement must be submitted for approval to the Court and subsequently filed with the Harris County District Clerk. Future dates must be obtained from the Coordinator or Judge prior to leaving the courtroom.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Continuances and Resetting Cases
Upon request, a 90-day continuance should presumptively be granted when lead counsel has a child by birth or adoption, subject to rebuttal.
The birth or adoption of a child by lead counsel shall create a rebuttable presumption that a 90-day continuance should be granted upon request.
Page 5 | Birth or Adoption of Child
A proceeding or session will not be delayed or continued solely to allow recording or broadcasting.
No proceeding or session will be delayed or continued for the sole purpose of allowing its recording or broadcasting.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 8. Delay of proceedings
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys and self-represented litigants who expect to be late for docket call must notify the court and opposing party and provide the listed information.
3.1.1 Attorneys and self-represented litigants who anticipate being late for docket call must notify the court and the opposing party of: 1) cause number; 2) your name; 3) time estimate; and 4) if in another court, what court they can be located.
Page 1 | RULE 3. FLOW OF CASES — 3.1 Docket Call Procedures
The party responsible for a child's attendance must immediately notify the court coordinator when the child arrives.
Upon the child's arrival, the party responsible for the child's attendance must immediately notify the court coordinator.
Page 2 | RULE 3. FLOW OF CASES — 3.2 Child Appearance
When a child must be interviewed or testify, the responsible party must coordinate a specific time with the court coordinator.
If the court determines that it is necessary to interview a child in chambers or that the child must testify in court, the party requesting the interview or presenting the child as a witness must coordinate a specific time with the court coordinator.
Page 2 | RULE 3. FLOW OF CASES — 3.2 Child Appearance
Counsel seeking wheel placement must email the application to Melissa_Love@justex.net.
Counsel wanting to be placed on a wheel shall send the application located on the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.
Page 5 | Applications for Inclusion
When County buildings close, parties must check with their specific Court for the time and location of essential matters, which may be rescheduled or held at approved alternate locations.
Essential court matters will be re-scheduled or held at approved alternate locations. Parties must check with their specific Court for more information on time and location.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Inclement Weather, Emergency and Public Health Scheduling Procedures
Counsel must promptly notify the court upon learning of a conflicting engagement that may affect trial availability.
9.6 Reporting of Conflicting Engagements. Counsel has a duty to promptly notify the court upon learning of a conflicting engagement that may affect their availability for trial.
Page 6 | RULE 9. CONFLICTING ENGAGEMENTS
A litigant, witness, or participant who needs language assistance must contact the court's coordinator in advance of the hearing or trial to arrange for a certified interpreter.
14.1 If a litigant, witness, or participant requires language assistance services, they must contact the court's coordinator in advance of the hearing or trial to arrange for a certified interpreter.
Page 8 | 14.1
For a non-electronically filed motion, a self-represented litigant should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.
For non-electronically filed motions by self-represented litigants, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.
Page 1 | Scheduling Information for the 310th, 312th, and 507th — Online Scheduling
If running late for a hearing, email the court’s listed “late” address and copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.
If you are running late for a hearing, email the “late” email address listed on the court’s website with a copy to all counsel or self-represented litigants.
Page 2 | General Policies for Hearings — Late Calls
During inclement weather emergencies or public concern, litigants are encouraged to submit contested motions on a submission docket when available or contact the assigned court to ask whether telephone or video conferencing is available.
(4) During times of inclement weather emergencies or public concern, all litigants are encouraged to: (a) Submit contested motions on a submission docket where available; or (b) contact assigned individual court to determine if telephone or video conferencing is an available alternative to an in-person hearing.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | Inclement Weather, Emergency and Public Health Scheduling Procedures
Each court must communicate its special procedures through official means, specifically its individual court page on www.Justex.net.
Special procedures for each court are to be communicated using official means of communication, namely the www.Justex.net website for each individual court.
Criminal cases
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Matters may be scheduled for oral hearings or submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.
Matters can be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.
Page 1 | Scheduling Information for the 246th — Scheduling
You may contact the court coordinator to request a scheduling order.
You may also contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.
Page 5 | Scheduling Trial
For guidance on a specific case, contact the assigned court.
For guidance on a specific case, contact the assigned court for further information.
Criminal cases
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Jury-summons recipients may visit the district clerk’s website or call 713-755-6392 for information about their day of service.
If you have received a jury summons, please go to https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/ or call 713-755-6392 for more information regarding your particular day of service.
Criminal cases
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Contact the home court with questions about whether a matter is essential.
Any questions regarding whether a matter is essential, please contact the home court.
Criminal cases
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Oral-hearing settings should be requested from the court clerk.
Settings for oral hearings should be requested from the court clerk.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Rule 3.3.4 Oral Hearings