Waller County Courts at Law Filing Rules

Pro se parties should provide an email address for e-file service, a mailing address, and a current phone number when filing a petition or responsive pleading.

The listed motions and applications may be submitted without a hearing subject to their stated submission periods.

Process may be served anywhere by a sheriff, constable, or other person authorized by law; a person at least 18 authorized by law or court order; or a person certified under a Supreme Court order.

Concerns that arise during or about an ongoing proceeding should be addressed to the bailiffs first.

All documents should be formatted for maximum readability on a computer screen and compatibility with the Office suite of programs and Microsoft Windows operating system. Fonts should be a minimum of 12 points in size; serif fonts are preferred.

Withdrawal or substitution of counsel does not adjust docket-control deadlines, including the final trial date, absent extenuating circumstances.

A reply may be filed after the response and before the court rules.

Civil cases involving more than $250,000 and Family Law cases, including DFPS cases, must be e-filed with the District Clerk's office.

All other certificates must be held by the clerk under seal unless the 506th District Court orders their release.