Potter County District Courts Document Filing Requirements

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Applies to

Pleadings and motions

Must include

ai disclosure

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel or self-represented parties must comply with the AI standing order and include the required AI certification.

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel and self-represented parties shall comply with the "Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence," and contain the "Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence". (see appendices A and B)

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Applies to

Continuance motion

A continuance motion based on conflicting settings must be filed in every affected court and identify all conflicting settings.

Any motion for continuance on the ground that an attorney is set for trial or other hearing in two or more courts on the same date shall be filed in all affected courts and shall contain case identifying information as to all conflicting settings.

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Motion

Must include

certificate of service

After an answer or appearance, a hearing may be requested by filing a motion with an order setting the hearing and certificate of service, or by requesting court scheduling and confirming the setting by letter served on opposing counsel within three days.

At any time after the filing of an answer or entry of appearance by the opposing party, any party may request a hearing, by (1) Filing with the Court a motion requesting a hearing and an order setting a hearing, accompanied by a certificate of service to opposing counsel; or (2) Requesting the court to schedule the hearing and confirming the setting by letter addressed to the Court, a copy of which shall be served on opposing counsel in accordance with Rule 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure within 3 days of setting the hearing.

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Applies to

Hearing setting request

Every request for a hearing setting must include an estimate of the court time required.

All requests for a setting shall include an estimate of the amount of court time required for the hearing.

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Applies to

Motion or letter

A motion or letter requesting or confirming a setting must certify good-faith conference or attempted conference with opposing counsel, and explain why no conference occurred if applicable.

A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing. If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Every motion requiring a conference must include a certificate stating whether the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

(b) Each motion for which a conference is required must include a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

If no conference occurred, the certificate must explain why conferring was impossible, the motion will be presumed opposed, and the attorney must still make best efforts to confer.

(c) If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer, in which event the motion will be presumed to be opposed. This rule does not alleviate the requirement that a conference be held, as attorneys must use their best efforts to have a conference where required by this rule.

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Applies to

Deposition notice

Every deposition notice must include the specified certification that the parties held or attempted to reach agreement on the deposition logistics, or that no agreement could be reached or counsel did not respond.

(3) Any notice of deposition must include a certification substantially in the following form: "A conference was held (or attempted) with the attorney for the opposing party to agree on a date, time, place and materials to be furnished. Agreement cannot be reached (or counsel will not respond) and the deposition is therefore being taken ===== PAGE 8 ===== pursuant to this notice (or agreement was reached and this notice complies with the agreement)."

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Applies to

Petition

The petitioner must attach a copy of the order to the original petition and every copy when filing the petition.

7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition at the time the petition is filed.

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Ex parte order application

The ex parte application representation must state that the opposing party is unrepresented, or that opposing counsel was notified and does not wish to be heard, or that counsel diligently attempted notice but could not provide it despite circumstances preventing further attempts.

a. to the best of counsel's knowledge, the party against whom the relief is sought is not represented by counsel; or b. if the party against whom the relief is sought is represented by counsel, that (i) such counsel has been notified of the application and does not wish to be heard by the Court thereon; or (ii) counsel presenting the application has diligently attempted to notify opposing counsel, has been unable to do so, and the circumstance do not permit additional efforts to give such notice.

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Applies to

Monthly income and expense statement

Each party must furnish a monthly income-and-expense statement in a form substantially similar to the current Texas Family Law Practice manual form or a court-approved form.

13.1 A statement of monthly income and expenses in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by this Court.

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Applies to

Federal income tax returns

Each party must furnish copies of the party’s federal income tax returns for the two calendar years preceding the temporary hearing.

13.2 Copies of that party's federal income tax returns for the two calendar years prior to the temporary hearing.

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Earnings records

Each party must furnish all listed payroll and tax forms evidencing earnings for the prior calendar year and from January 1 of the current year through the temporary hearing date.

13.3 All payroll statements, pay stubs, W2 forms, and 1099 forms which evidence that party's earnings for the calendar year prior to the temporary hearing and from January 1 of the current year through the date of the temporary hearing.

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Proposed property division form

When the character, value, or division of property or debts is at issue, each party must file a proposed property-division form listing all separate and community property and all debts and liabilities.

In all cases in which the character, value or division of property or debts is in issue, each party shall file a proposed property division form including all of the separate and community property owned or claimed by the parties and all debts and liabilities owed by the parties.

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Applies to

Pleadings and motions

Must include

ai disclosure

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel or self-represented parties must comply with the AI standing order and include the required AI certification.

(b) All pleadings and motions filed by counsel and self-represented parties shall comply with the "Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence," and contain the "Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence". (see appendices A and B)

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Applies to

Hearing request motion

Must include

certificate of service

A request for a hearing by motion must include a motion requesting the hearing, an order setting the hearing, and a certificate of service on opposing counsel.

(1) Filing with the Court a motion requesting a hearing and an order setting a hearing, accompanied by a certificate of service to opposing counsel;

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Applies to

Proposed property division form

Each party must file a proposed property-division form listing all separate and community property and all debts and liabilities; use of a substantially similar State Bar form or a court-approved form is recommended.

14.1 In all cases in which the character, value or division of property or debts is in issue, each party shall file a proposed property division form including all of the separate and community property owned or claimed by the parties and all debts and liabilities owed by the parties. It is recommended that each party file this proposed property division form in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by the Court.

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Applies to

Hearing setting request

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion requesting a setting or a letter confirming a setting must certify a good-faith conference or attempted conference with opposing counsel, and explain why a conference was impossible if none occurred.

A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing. If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion subject to the conference requirement must include a certificate stating whether the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Each motion for which a conference is required must include a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

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Certificate of conference

Must include

certificate of conference

If the required conference did not occur, the certificate must explain why, the motion is presumed opposed, and the attorney must still use best efforts to obtain the conference.

If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer, in which event the motion will be presumed to be opposed. This rule does not alleviate the requirement that a conference be held, as attorneys must use their best efforts to have a conference where required by this rule.

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Applies to

Deposition notice

Must include

certificate of conference

Every deposition notice must include a certification that a conference was held or attempted and that the notice either follows the agreement or states that no agreement was reached.

Any notice of deposition must include a certification substantially in the following form: "A conference was held (or attempted) with the attorney for the opposing party to agree on a date, time, place and materials to be furnished. Agreement cannot be reached (or counsel will not respond) and the deposition is therefore being taken ===== PAGE 8 ===== pursuant to this notice (or agreement was reached and this notice complies with the agreement)."

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Applies to

Court submission

Must include

ai disclosure

Before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, any self-represented litigant or attorney who used AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification form.

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:

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Applies to

Earnings documents

Each party must furnish all specified payroll and tax forms evidencing earnings for the prior calendar year and from January 1 of the current year through the temporary-hearing date.

13.3 All payroll statements, pay stubs, W2 forms, and 1099 forms which evidence that party's earnings for the calendar year prior to the temporary hearing and from January 1 of the current year through the date of the temporary hearing.

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Applies to

Ai certification form

Must include

ai disclosure

The AI certification must state that a human verified all AI-generated language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis through traditional non-AI legal sources and that the filer accepts responsibility and potential sanctions for noncompliance.

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.

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Applies to

Petition

The petitioner must attach a copy of the standing order to the original petition and every copy when filing the petition.

7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition at the time the petition is filed.

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Applies to

Federal income tax returns

Each party must furnish copies of the party's federal income tax returns for the two calendar years preceding the temporary hearing.

13.2 Copies of that party's federal income tax returns for the two calendar years prior to the temporary hearing.

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Applies to

Pleadings and motions

Must include

ai disclosure

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel or self-represented parties must comply with the Artificial Intelligence standing order and include the required certification.

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel and self-represented parties shall comply with the "Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence," and contain the "Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence". (see appendices A and B)

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Applies to

Hearing setting motion or confirmation letter

Must include

certificate of conference

Counsel must attempt to confer with opposing counsel before requesting a hearing setting, and the setting motion or confirmation letter must include a good-faith conference certificate that explains any inability to confer.

Prior to requesting a setting, counsel shall attempt to coordinate a setting with opposing counsel. A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing. If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer. Attorneys must use their best efforts to have a conference where required by this rule.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion requiring a conference must include a certificate stating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Each motion for which a conference is required must include a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

If no conference occurred, the certificate must explain why conferral was impossible, and the motion will be presumed opposed.

If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer, in which event the motion will be presumed to be opposed.

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Applies to

Deposition notice

Every deposition notice must include the prescribed certification concerning whether a conference occurred, was attempted, or resulted in an agreement.

Any notice of deposition must include a certification substantially in the following form: "A conference was held (or attempted) with the attorney for the opposing party to agree on a date, time, place and materials to be furnished. Agreement cannot be reached (or counsel will not respond) and the deposition is therefore being taken ===== PAGE 8 ===== pursuant to this notice (or agreement was reached and this notice complies with the agreement)."

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Applies to

Court submission

Must include

ai disclosure

Before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, an attorney or self-represented litigant must sign and submit the attached form certifying human verification through traditional legal sources and acknowledging responsibility and potential sanctions for noncompliance.

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 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.

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Applies to

Ai certification

Must include

ai disclosure

An attorney or self-represented litigant must certify review of and compliance with the Court's artificial-intelligence standing order and verify all generative-AI-created information using traditional non-AI legal sources before submission.

I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the ____ 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. 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.

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Applies to

Federal income tax returns

Each party must furnish copies of their federal income tax returns for the two calendar years before the temporary hearing.

13.2 Copies of that party's federal income tax returns for the two calendar years prior to the temporary hearing.

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Earnings records

Each party must furnish all specified payroll and earnings records for the prior calendar year and the current year through the temporary hearing date.

13.3 All payroll statements, pay stubs, W2 forms, and 1099 forms which evidence that party's earnings for the calendar year prior to the temporary hearing and from January 1 of the current year through the date of the temporary hearing.

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Applies to

Proposed property division form

When the character, value, or division of property or debts is at issue, each party must file a proposed property division form identifying all relevant property, debts, and liabilities.

14.1 In all cases in which the character, value or division of property or debts is in issue, each party shall file a proposed property division form including all of the separate and community property owned or claimed by the parties and all debts and liabilities owed by the parties.

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Applies to

Pleadings and motions

Must include

ai disclosure

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel or self-represented parties must comply with the Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence and include the Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence.

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel and self-represented parties shall comply with the "Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence," and contain the "Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence". (see appendices A and B)

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of service

A party requesting a hearing may file a motion requesting the hearing and an order setting it, accompanied by a certificate of service on opposing counsel.

Filing with the Court a motion requesting a hearing and an order setting a hearing, accompanied by a certificate of service to opposing counsel;

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Expert report

Unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise, an expert must provide a written, signed report when the expert is designated, except for experts designated on attorney's fees.

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, an expert witness that is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case must provide a written report that is prepared and signed by the witness in addition to the other requirements of Tex. R. Civ. P. 194.2(f) at the time of the designation of the expert. This rule does not apply to experts designated on attorney's fees.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion requiring a conference must include a certificate identifying the matter as unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Each motion for which a conference is required must include a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

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Applies to

Certificate of conference

If no conference occurred, the certificate must explain why, the motion is presumed opposed, and attorneys must still make best efforts to hold a required conference.

If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer, in which event the motion will be presumed to be opposed. This rule does not alleviate the requirement that a conference be held, as attorneys must use their best efforts to have a conference where required by this rule.

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Applies to

Deposition notice

Every deposition notice must include a certification stating that a conference was held or attempted and explaining either the inability to reach agreement or how the notice complies with the parties' agreement.

Any notice of deposition must include a certification substantially in the following form: "A conference was held (or attempted) with the attorney for the opposing party to agree on a date, time, place and materials to be furnished. Agreement cannot be reached (or counsel will not respond) and the deposition is therefore being taken ===== PAGE 8 ===== pursuant to this notice (or agreement was reached and this notice complies with the agreement)."

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Applies to

Ai certification

Must include

ai disclosure

Before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, a self-represented litigant or attorney who used AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached form certifying human verification through traditional non-AI sources and acknowledging responsibility and potential sanctions for noncompliance.

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 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.

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Certificate

Must include

ai disclosure

The filer must certify compliance with the Court's artificial-intelligence standing order and verify all generative-AI contributions through traditional non-AI legal sources before submission.

CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the ____ 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. 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.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Except for emergency orders and orders authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, proposed orders should be sent to opposing counsel for agreement as to form before transmittal to the Court's queue.

Other than emergency orders, or other orders specifically authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, all proposed orders should be submitted to opposing counsel(s) for agreement as to form prior to its transmittal to the Court's queue.

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Applies to

Setting request

After the discovery period expires, a party may request a trial setting in writing and must affirm in writing that discovery is complete to counsel's knowledge.

Once the discovery period has expired according to the Scheduling Order, either party may request, in writing, that the case be placed on the non-jury or civil jury trial docket or the court may set the matter for trial at any time on or after the "trial date with notice to the parties if the date is not the "trial date." Counsel requesting a setting shall further affirm in writing that all discovery has been concluded so far as counsel is aware.

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Proposed order

For uncontested or agreed matters, parties should submit a proposed order reflecting the agreement of all parties through signatures or the motion's certificate of conference.

All uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed form of order and should reflect the agreement of all parties either (i) by personal or authorized signature on the form of the order, or (ii) in the certificate of conference on the motion.

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Proposed order

Except for emergency orders and orders authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, proposed orders should be sent to opposing counsel for agreement as to form before court-queue transmittal.

Other than emergency orders, or other orders specifically authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, all proposed orders should be submitted to opposing counsel(s) for agreement as to form prior to its transmittal to the Court's queue.

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Proposed order

A proposed order should not be submitted to the court's queue unless the court specifically requests it.

No proposed order should be submitted to a court's queue unless specifically requested by the court.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Counsel should not file a proposed order before the relevant hearing has been held.

Counsel should not file proposed orders before a hearing has been held.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is generally unnecessary, and the matter should include a proposed order reflecting all parties' agreement by signature or in the certificate of conference, unless applicable law requires a hearing.

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is not required, except as otherwise provided. All uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed form of order and should reflect the agreement of all parties either (i) by personal or authorized signature on the form of the order, or (ii) in the certificate of conference on the motion.

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Application

A TRO or other ex parte application should not be requested when its relief imposes no greater burden than the applicable county standing order.

An application for a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief should not be requested if the requested relief presents no greater burden than that imposed by the Potter, Randall, Armstrong County Standing Order (see Appendix D).

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Uncontested or agreed matter

Must include

proposed order

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is generally unnecessary, and the matter should include a proposed order reflecting the parties' agreement, unless the law requires a hearing.

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is not required, except as otherwise provided. All uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed form of order and should reflect the agreement of all parties either (i) by personal or authorized signature on the form of the order, or (ii) in the certificate of conference on the motion. This rule does not apply to cases in which the law requires a hearing.

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Court submission or proceeding

Must include

ai disclosure ?

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:

Summary: Before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, self-represented litigants and attorneys must sign and submit the attached certification form.

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Ai certification ?

Must include

ai disclosure ?

CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the ____ Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows:

Summary: An attorney or self-represented litigant must provide certification regarding compliance with the Court's artificial-intelligence standing order.

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Applies to

Petition

If the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the clerk shall notify Petitioner of this Order and request Petitioner correct the filed petition and each copy and attach a copy of this order.

Summary: If the required order copies were omitted, the petitioner must correct the filed petition and all copies after the clerk requests the correction.

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Ex parte order application ?

By presenting any application for an ex parte order, counsel is deemed to represent to the Court that:

Summary: Counsel filing an ex parte order application must make the specified representation regarding the opposing party’s representation or counsel’s notice efforts.

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Record document ?

(a) All pleadings, motions, notices, orders, and any other paper, document or thing made a part of the record in any civil, family law or criminal case shall be filed with the Clerk.

Summary: All pleadings, motions, notices, orders, and other record materials in civil, family law, and criminal cases must be filed with the Clerk.

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Expert report ?

Must include

local rule certificate ?

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, an expert witness that is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case must provide a written report that is prepared and signed by the witness in addition to the other requirements of Tex. R. Civ. P. 194.2(f) at the time of the designation of the expert. This rule does not apply to experts designated on attorney's fees.

Summary: An expert retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony must provide a written, signed report when the expert is designated, unless the parties agree otherwise or the court orders otherwise; the rule does not apply to experts designated on attorney's fees.

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Motion or plea

Must include

certificate of conference ?

Unless otherwise specified below, an attorney filing a motion or plea seeking any type of relief from a court must confer with an attorney for each party affected by the requested relief to determine whether the motion is opposed. Such a conference may be by phone call, email, facsimile, letter, or by other means the attorneys have used for communication.

Summary: An attorney filing a motion or plea seeking relief must confer with an attorney for each affected party to determine whether the motion is opposed, unless an exception applies.

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Bankruptcy notice ?

Whenever any party of litigation in these courts files for protection under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, it shall be the responsibility of that party's counsel in these courts: (i) to promptly notify the affected court(s) by telephoning the Court Coordinator; and (ii) within three (3) days of any bankruptcy filing, to provide written notice to the affected court(s) and all counsel that a bankruptcy has occurred giving the name and location of the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy cause number and style, the date of filing and the name and address of counsel for the bankrupt.

Summary: Counsel must promptly telephone the Court Coordinator after a bankruptcy filing and provide written notice to affected courts and all counsel within three days identifying the bankruptcy court, cause, filing date, and counsel's address.

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Certificate ?

Must include

ai disclosure ?

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.

Summary: Any generative-AI-created or AI-contributed information submitted to the Court must be verified by a human using traditional non-AI legal sources.

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Statement of monthly income and expenses

13.1 A statement of monthly income and expenses in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by this Court.

Summary: Each party must furnish a statement of monthly income and expenses using a substantially similar State Bar form or a court-approved form.

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Applies to

Petition

7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition at the time the petition is filed. If the Petitioner has failed to attach a copy of this order to the petition and any copy of the petition, the clerk shall notify Petitioner of this Order and request Petitioner correct the filed petition and each copy and attach a copy of this order. If the Petitioner fails or refuses to do so, the clerk shall notify the administrative judge for the district.

Summary: The petitioner must attach a copy of the standing order to the original petition and every copy when filing, and must correct the omission if necessary.

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Applies to

Monthly income and expenses statement ?

13.1 A statement of monthly income and expenses in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by this Court.

Summary: Each party must furnish a statement of monthly income and expenses at a temporary support hearing.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference ?

A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing.

Summary: A motion requesting a setting must include a certification that the requesting party conferred or attempted to confer with opposing counsel about the hearing date and time.

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Applies to

Motion or letter ?

Must include

certificate of conference ?

If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer.

Summary: When no conference occurred, the certificate must explain why conferring was not possible.

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Applies to

Proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order, certificate of conference ?

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is not required, except as otherwise provided. All uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed form of order and should reflect the agreement of all parties either (i) by personal or authorized signature on the form of the order, or (ii) in the certificate of conference on the motion. This rule does not apply to cases in which the law requires a hearing.

Summary: For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is generally unnecessary, and the matter should include a proposed form of order reflecting all parties' agreement by signatures or a certificate of conference, unless the law requires a hearing.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

No proposed order should be submitted to a court's queue unless specifically requested by the court.

Summary: A proposed order should not be submitted to a court's queue unless the court specifically requests it.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Counsel should not file proposed orders before a hearing has been held.

Summary: Counsel should not file a proposed order before the relevant hearing has occurred.

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Applies to

Proposed order ?

Must include

proposed order ?

If counsel cannot agree the parties should schedule a hearing.

Summary: If counsel cannot agree on the form of a proposed order, the parties should schedule a hearing.

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Applies to

Deposition objection or motion to quash ?

A party objecting to the time or place designated for an oral deposition under Rule 199.4, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, will include in the party's objection or motion to quash (if the objection is to the time of the deposition) three alternative times within 14 calendar days of the date specified in the notice or an alternative location (if the objection is to the location of the deposition).

Summary: A party objecting to the time of an oral deposition must offer three alternative times within 14 calendar days, while an objection to location must include an alternative location.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

If counsel cannot agree the parties should schedule a hearing.

Summary: If counsel cannot agree on a proposed order, the parties should schedule a hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Applies to

Proposed property division form

It is recommended that each party file this proposed property division form in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by the Court.

Summary: Although filing the proposed property-division form is required, using a form substantially similar to the current Texas Family Law Practice manual form or a court-approved form is recommended.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference ?

Conferences are not required for motions that will be heard by submission.

Summary: A conference is not required for motions that will be heard on submission.