Judge Sarah K. Rasberry

A party has 10 days from the date of notice to file a motion objecting to a mediation referral.

A civil jury-trial request must be written and filed no later than 14 days before trial; an untimely demand waives the jury right unless the judge excuses the late filing for good cause.

An eviction jury-trial request must be written and filed at least 3 days before trial; an untimely demand waives the jury right.

Applies to

Motion to retain

A motion to retain must state in writing the factual and legal basis for retaining the case.

Applies to

Objection to motion to retain

An objection to a motion to retain must state its basis in writing.

Applies to

Draft judgment or order

So far as practicable, attorneys for all parties should approve a draft judgment or order as to form before it is presented to the judge.

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

936-327-6814

Questions about jury impaneling may be directed by phone to the District Clerk's office.

The parties must arrange in advance with the clerk to have the files pulled and available for the court.

If more than two cases will be presented at the uncontested docket, please inform the clerk of the cause number and style of each case at least 24 hours in advance.

A movant must deliver each pleading to the opposing party and the court as provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

If the stated requirements are not satisfied, a motion to withdraw or substitute counsel must be presented at a hearing after notice to the client and all other parties.

Authorization to serve citation is governed by Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 501.2 and other applicable rules and laws.