Judge Mitchell Wayne Templeton

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.

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.

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.

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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.