Hockley County District Court, Texas Service and Proof of Service Rules

CRITICAL

After a pre-trial motion hearing is set, the moving party must ensure proper notice or citation is provided to all opposing parties entitled to it.

After setting is obtained, it is the responsibility of the moving party to obtain proper notice to or citation on all opposing parties entitled thereto.

CRITICAL

Exhibits must be exchanged with the parties and the Court before any hearing.

All exhibits will be exchanged with the parties and the Court prior to any hearings.

CRITICAL

When filing a notice of substitution, the substituting attorney must furnish a copy to the Judge, the replaced attorney, and all other attorneys of record or pro se parties.

At the time of filing, such attorney shall furnish a copy of the notice to the Judge, the attorney for whom substitution is being made, and all other attorneys of record or *pro se* parties.

CRITICAL

A copy of a motion to withdraw must be delivered or mailed to opposing counsel.

A copy of the motion shall also be delivered or mailed to opposing counsel.

CRITICAL

Service

Mail to all parties

If withdrawal is granted, the attorney must notify the party and all other attorneys or pro se parties by mail and file proof of notice with the Clerk.

If leave is granted, the attorney shall notify the party and all other attorneys or *pro se* parties of such action by mail and file proof of notice with the Clerk.

CRITICAL

Exhibits must be exchanged with the parties and the court before any trial or hearing.

Exhibits shall be exchanged with the parties and the court prior to any trial or hearing.

WARNING

Exhibits should be exchanged with counsel before the hearing, with a copy provided to the court.

Please exchange exhibits with counsel prior to the hearing with a copy to the court.