Hudspeth County District Court, Texas Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Court submission

Must include

ai disclosure

Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for case-related legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached form before using AI-generated information in a submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and responsibility for compliance.

All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any Al-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being, and 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorneys submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Certification

Must include

ai disclosure

The certification states that the filer has reviewed and understands the AI Standing Order and will comply with it throughout the case.

1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Certification

Must include

ai disclosure

The certification states that a human verified the accuracy of all AI-created or AI-contributed information using traditional, non-AI legal sources before submission.

2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence- including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis-was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Attached AI certification form

Must include

ai disclosure

Attorneys and self-represented litigants who use AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, certifying human verification and responsibility for compliance.

All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall, before using any AI-generated information in a Court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language drafted, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or supplied by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources, by a human being or attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorney submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Certification regarding use of artificial intelligence

Must include

ai disclosure

The AI-use certification states that the signer will comply with the Standing Order, that generative-AI contributions must be verified using traditional non-AI legal sources before submission, and that noncompliance may result in sanctions or contempt.

## CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self represented litigant in the 394$^{th}$ Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before filing or submission to this Court verified as accurate by using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being or an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Texas using traditional (non-AI) sources. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ai certification

Must include

ai disclosure

Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding.

All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and 2. that the person understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Certification

The certification requires the attorney or self-represented litigant to affirm review and compliance with the AI standing order, human verification of AI-created or AI-contributed information, and awareness of potential sanctions for noncompliance.

## CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the 394$^{th}$ Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being licensed to practice in the State of Texas. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed final order

After September 1, 2026, self-represented litigants in qualifying uncontested Hudspeth County family law cases must have proposed final orders and necessary related documents reviewed by the DRO, as available.

To assist the Court in conducting its uncontested docket in an efficient manner, IT IS ORDERED that self-represented litigants in uncontested family law cases in the 394th District Court after September 1, 2026, must have their proposed final orders review by the Hudspeth Domestic Relations Office (DRO). Required criteria: - A petition for divorce, a suit affecting the parent child relationship, or other family law case is pending in Hudspeth County. - The suit is uncontested, either by agreement (decree/order is signed by the other party) or a default (other party has signed a global waiver or has been served and failed to file an answer following the prescribed time-period); and - No party to the suit is presently represented by an attorney. As available, DRO staff attorneys shall review the final order/decree, any necessary attachments, and any other necessary documents.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Uncontested docket checklist

Once satisfied that the forms are complete, the DRO must provide the self-represented litigants with a completed Uncontested Docket Checklist.

When satisfied the forms are complete, the DRO shall provide the self-represented litigants with a completed Uncontested Docket Checklist.

WARNING

Applies to

Certification

Must include

ai disclosure

The certification states that the filer understands that failure to comply with the AI Standing Order or certification may result in responsibility and sanctions, including contempt.

3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.