Court Rules

Matagorda County District Courts Page & Word Limits

3 rules from official source documents

2 of 3 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.

Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Matagorda County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL

Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Discovery dispute letter
Font
12 pt

A party seeking court intervention must file a discovery-dispute letter of no more than three pages in 12-point font stating the nature of the dispute, prior discussion details, and participants.

A. The party seeking Court intervention must file a letter not to exceed three pages (12 point font) explaining the nature of the dispute and include the date, time, and place of prior out-of-court discovery or scheduling discussion(s) and the name of all counsel/parties participating in the discussion(s).

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026WARNING

Limit
2 pages
Applies to
Response

The responding party may email a two-page, 12-point-font response with template updates stating whether objections will be removed or whether the requested item is within its care, custody, and control, and enter that information under “Non-Movant.”

E. The responding/non-movant party will have an opportunity to e-mail a two page (12 point font) response, along with their updates to the Movant's "130th District Court Discovery Template.xls," detailing whether the objections will be removed or if the requested item is within the care, custody, and control of the non-movant. This information should be added into the spreadsheet under "Non-Movant."

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Limit
3 pages ?
Applies to
Discovery response ?
Font
12 pt ?

E. The responding/non-movant party will have an opportunity to e-mail a three page (12 point font) response, along with their updates to the Movant’s “130th District Court Discovery Template.xls,” detailing whether the objections will be removed or if the requested item is within the care, custody, and control of the non-movant. This information should be added into the spreadsheet under “Non-Movant.”

Summary: A responding or non-movant party may submit a three-page, 12-point email response and must update the discovery spreadsheet under the “Non-Movant” section with the requested information.

Common questions about Matagorda County District Courts page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to discovery dispute letter in Matagorda County District Courts?

Judge Denise M. Fortenberry's rule states these limits: 3 pages. A party seeking court intervention must file a discovery-dispute letter of no more than three pages in 12-point font stating the nature of the dispute, prior discussion details, and participants.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 3, section 2. Discovery Dispute Hearings

What page or word limits apply to response in Matagorda County District Courts?

Judge Denise M. Fortenberry's rule states these limits: 2 pages. The responding party may email a two-page, 12-point-font response with template updates stating whether objections will be removed or whether the requested item is within its care, custody, and control, and enter that information under “Non-Movant.”

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 3, section 2.1 Procedures

What page or word limits apply to discovery response in Matagorda County District Courts?

Judge Denise M. Fortenberry's rule states these limits: 3 pages. A responding or non-movant party may submit a three-page, 12-point email response and must update the discovery spreadsheet under the “Non-Movant” section with the requested information. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 3, section 2. Discovery Dispute Hearings