Judge Sylvia A. Holmes

A party has 10 days from notice of a mediation referral to object by motion; the court may excuse the case from mediation if it finds a reasonable basis for the objection.

A written request for a civil jury trial must be filed no later than 14 days before trial is set, or the jury right is waived unless the judge excuses the late filing for good cause.

A written request for an eviction jury trial must be filed at least 3 days before trial is set; an untimely demand waives the jury right.

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Pleading

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

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Motion to withdraw or substitute counsel

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

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Citation

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

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Motion to retain

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

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Objection to motion to retain

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

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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

Phone

(512) 854-9669

Questions about jury impaneling or jury service may be directed to the jury office by phone.

To schedule an Examining Trial, defense counsel must contact the criminal division of Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5 and request a setting.

Anyone communicating with court staff must not record, tape, or photograph unless the Court gives prior written approval.