Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 79 rules apply across Jefferson County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Notice of hearing

    A notice of hearing must be filed at the same time as the motion for summary judgment.

  • Applies to
    Notice of hearing

    The notice of hearing must be submitted as a separate document.

  • Applies to
    Rehearing request

    After discovery expires, the movant may request rehearing of the summary judgment and must file a notice of hearing with that request.

Filing Timing

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  • Summary-judgment motions filed on or after September 1, 2025 must be heard within 60 days after filing.

  • If the movant does not request a hearing setting, the court must set the summary-judgment hearing.

  • After the court sets a summary-judgment hearing, the date and time may be reset only upon a written showing of good cause and a ruling by the court.

E-Filing

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  • Electronic filing is permitted and mandated by TRCP 21(f) despite this standing order's confidentiality requirements.

  • Applies to
    Notice of settlement

    All notices of settlement must be submitted in writing and electronically filed with the Court.

  • Attorneys must use the District Clerk's required or mandated electronic or e-filing system.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Notice of hearing

    The notice of hearing must be served on all parties after the hearing date is confirmed.

  • Applies to
    Withdrawal motion

    For a withdrawal that the client has not agreed to, counsel must provide evidence that the client received the motion and hearing notice at least 30 days before the hearing; agreed withdrawals are considered without a hearing.

  • Applies to
    Withdrawal order
    Service
    Mail to all parties

    Withdrawing counsel must immediately notify the party in writing of the withdrawal order and any known settings or deadlines not previously communicated, with notice mailed to the party's last known address by both certified and regular first-class mail.

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Common questions about Judge Jeffery (Randy) Shelton's rules

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Jeffery (Randy) Shelton?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. An unrepresented person must maintain a current address on file with the District Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. SERVICE
Complete rules summary for Judge Jeffery (Randy) Shelton

An unrepresented person must maintain a current address on file with the District Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas.

Notice to an unrepresented person must be made in open court, by personal service, or by both certified and first-class mail to the current address on file with the District Clerk.

All parties must be named and served at least 75 days before the second permanency or trial/final setting, whichever comes first on the Court's Scheduling Order.

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