Potter County District Courts Service and Proof of Service Rules
28 rules from official source documents
11 of 28 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.
E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements. This page is scoped to Potter County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Letter
A letter confirming a court-scheduled hearing must be served on opposing counsel within three days of the setting.
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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Hearing confirmation letter
If a party requests that the court schedule a hearing, it must confirm the setting by letter and serve opposing counsel within 3 days of the setting.
(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.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Ex Parte application
For a temporary restraining order or other ex parte application, counsel must notify the opposing party or counsel and provide a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before presentation to the court.
Counsel presenting any application for a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief shall notify the opposing party's counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented by counsel in the present controversy, and make reasonable effort to provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Hearing confirmation letter
When a hearing is scheduled by request to the court, the confirming letter must be served on opposing counsel in accordance with Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21a within three days after the setting.
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.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 2 hours
- Applies to
- Application and proposed order
Counsel seeking a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief must notify the opposing party or counsel and make reasonable efforts to provide the application and proposed order at least two hours before presentation to the court.
Counsel presenting any application for a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief shall notify the opposing party's counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented by counsel in the present controversy, and make reasonable effort to provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
The clerk must provide notice of the court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution through the procedures in Texas Rule 165a(1) and by electronic service to registered attorneys and individuals.
The clerk shall provide notice of the court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution by complying with the provisions of Paragraph (1) of Rule 165a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and through electronic service to those attorneys and individuals who are registered with the e-filing system for the case subject to dismissal.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of setting
The party obtaining a setting must notify all parties of the hearing information and total hearing time in the manner and time required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and must send notice the same day the setting is obtained.
The party who obtains the setting must give notice to all parties of the time, place, and date of a setting and the total time needed for the entire hearing for all participants. Notice must be given in the manner and within the time provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Notice must be sent the same day the party obtains the setting, and any delay in sending notice may be argued by the opposing party as a basis for continuance.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Court request
A copy of every written request to the court must be sent to the opposing party, with a signed statement acknowledging that service.
Any requests to the court must be made in writing with the signed statement attached that you have sent a copy to the opposing party.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL
The party obtaining a setting must notify all parties of the hearing details and total duration in the manner and timeframe required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, with notice sent the same day.
The party who obtains the setting must give notice to all parties of the time, place, and date of a setting and the total time needed for the entire hearing for all participants. Notice must be given in the manner and within the time provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Notice must be sent the same day the party obtains the setting, and any delay in sending notice may be argued by the opposing party as a basis for continuance.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 5, 2026WARNING
A deposition notice given fewer than ten calendar days in advance is presumed unreasonable.
(2) Notice of less than ten (10) calendar days under Rules 21a and 199.2(a), Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, is presumed to be unreasonable notice.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026INFO
Criminal cases
- Service
Defendants may receive their docket by email if they provide the court with a reliable email address.
If you would like to receive your docket via email, please provide the court with a reliable email address.
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- Applies to
- Application
Counsel presenting any application for a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief shall notify the opposing party's counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented by counsel in the present controversy, and make reasonable effort to provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision, except as provided in subparagraph (b) hereof.
Summary: Counsel must notify the opposing party or counsel and provide a copy of a TRO or other ex parte application and proposed order at least two hours before presentation to the court, subject to the stated exceptions.
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A copy of the request will be simultaneously served on all parties.
Summary: A copy of a written request for a trial setting must be served simultaneously on all parties.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
(b) The clerk shall provide notice of the court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution by complying with the provisions of Paragraph (1) of Rule 165a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and through electronic service to those attorneys and individuals who are registered with the e-filing system for the case subject to dismissal.
Summary: The clerk must provide notice of intended dismissal for want of prosecution under Rule 165a(1) and by electronic service to registered e-filing attorneys and individuals.
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- Applies to
- Ex Parte application ?
(b) Compliance with the provisions of subparagraph (a) hereof is not required if a verified certificate of a party or a certificate of counsel is filed with the application alleging, (1) That irreparable harm is imminent and there is insufficient time to notify the opposing party or counsel; or (2) That to notify the opposing party or counsel would impair or annul the court's power to grant relief because the subject matter of the application could be accomplished or property removed, secreted or destroyed, if notice were required.
Summary: The advance notice requirement for a TRO or ex parte application does not apply when a filed certificate alleges imminent irreparable harm with insufficient time to notify or that notice would impair the court's authority to grant relief.
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- Applies to
- Setting request ?
A copy of the request will be simultaneously served on all parties.
Summary: A copy of a trial-setting request must be served simultaneously on all parties.
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- Service
- Electronic service
The clerk shall provide notice of the court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution by complying with the provisions of Paragraph (1) of Rule 165a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and through electronic service to those attorneys and individuals who are registered with the e-filing system for the case subject to dismissal.
Summary: The clerk must provide notice of intent to dismiss for want of prosecution through electronic service to attorneys and individuals registered with the case's e-filing system, in compliance with Rule 165a(1).
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- Applies to
- Hearing setting motion ?
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
Summary: A motion requesting a hearing must be accompanied by an order setting the hearing and a certificate of service on opposing counsel.
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Counsel presenting any application for a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief shall notify the opposing party's counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented by counsel in the present controversy, and make reasonable effort to provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision, except as provided in subparagraph (b) hereof.
Summary: Counsel seeking a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief must notify the opposing side and make a reasonable effort to provide the application and proposed order at least two hours before presentment, subject to the stated emergency exceptions.
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- Applies to
- Letter
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.
Summary: If a party asks the court to schedule a hearing, it must confirm the setting by letter to the court and serve a copy on opposing counsel within three days after the setting.
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- Applies to
- Trial setting request ?
A copy of the request will be simultaneously served on all parties.
Summary: When requesting a trial setting, the requesting party must simultaneously serve a copy on all parties.
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- Applies to
- Written judge communication ?
Also you may write something to the judge if you send a copy of it to everyone else in the case (see paragraph 5 and 7 below).
Summary: A pro se litigant may submit a written communication to the judge only after sending a copy to everyone involved in the case.
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- Applies to
- Formal court paper ?
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
A formal pleading, answer, motion or other paper where you ask the Court to take some action is not a prohibited communication, but still should not be sent to the Court. You must file those papers with the Clerk's office with a true and correct copy of the papers sent to the opposing party's attorney, if he/she has one, or to the opposing party if he/she does not have a lawyer.
Summary: Formal pleadings, answers, motions, and similar papers must be filed with the clerk and mailed to the opposing attorney or unrepresented opposing party.
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- Applies to
- Notice of court setting or order ?
You must give notice to the opposing attorney or party of any court setting or order that you have obtained. You must file a copy with the court of such notice to opposing attorney or party.
Summary: A pro se litigant must notify the opposing attorney or party of every court setting or order obtained and file a copy of that notice with the court.
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A copy of the request will be simultaneously served on all parties.
Summary: When requesting a trial setting, the requesting party must simultaneously serve a copy of the request on all parties.
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- Applies to
- Application
Compliance with the provisions of subparagraph (a) hereof is not required if a verified certificate of a party or a certificate of counsel is filed with the application alleging, (1) That irreparable harm is imminent and there is insufficient time to notify the opposing party or counsel; or (2) That to notify the opposing party or counsel would impair or annul the court's power to grant relief because the subject matter of the application could be accomplished or property removed, secreted or destroyed, if notice were required.
Summary: The advance-notice requirement for TRO and other ex parte applications does not apply when a verified party certificate or counsel certificate alleges imminent irreparable harm with insufficient time to notify, or that notice would impair or annul the court’s power to grant relief.
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- Applies to
- Hearing notice ?
- Service
Once you file your pleadings in the case, you should send a written request for a hearing with the court's clerk who will then notify you by mail of the hearing date.
Summary: After filing pleadings, a pro se litigant should request a hearing in writing from the clerk, who will notify the litigant of the hearing date by mail.
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Criminal cases
- Service
All dockets or court hearings setting notices are sent to you via USPS mail, so we need a good address.
Summary: Docket and court-hearing-setting notices are sent to defendants by USPS mail, making a current address necessary.
What rule applies to service for letter in Potter County District Courts?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. A letter confirming a court-scheduled hearing must be served on opposing counsel within three days of the setting.
1 more rule answers this question in the list above.
What rule applies to service for hearing confirmation letter in Potter County District Courts?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. If a party requests that the court schedule a hearing, it must confirm the setting by letter and serve opposing counsel within 3 days of the setting.
1 more rule answers this question in the list above.
What rule applies to service for ex parte application in Potter County District Courts?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. For a temporary restraining order or other ex parte application, counsel must notify the opposing party or counsel and provide a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before presentation to the court.
1 more rule answers this question in the list above.
What rule applies to service for application and proposed order in Potter County District Courts?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 2 hours before hearing. Counsel seeking a temporary restraining order or other ex parte relief must notify the opposing party or counsel and make reasonable efforts to provide the application and proposed order at least two hours before presentation to the court.
What rule applies to e-service in Potter County District Courts?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service. The clerk must provide notice of the court's intention to dismiss for want of prosecution through the procedures in Texas Rule 165a(1) and by electronic service to registered attorneys and individuals.
1 more rule answers this question in the list above.
What service or proof of service rules apply in Potter County District Courts?
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. A deposition notice given fewer than ten calendar days in advance is presumed unreasonable.
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