Western District of Texas Chambers Communication Rules
270 rules from official source documents
Rules 251 to 270, page 6 of 6
Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone to chambers
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Attorneys may contact the Courtroom Deputy to inquire about the status of motions.
Yes, you may contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Contact the Courtroom Deputy by phone or email for scheduling matters.
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone
An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge's Scheduling Order to the Courtroom Deputy. If the Courtroom Deputy is unable to answer your question you may be transferred to a Law Clerk. Please do not call the Judge's staff to inquire about substantive issues.
An attorney may address a procedural question that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge's Scheduling Order to the Courtroom Deputy. If the Courtroom Deputy is unable to answer your question you may be transferred to a Law Clerk. Please do not call the Judge's staff to inquire about substantive issues.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
Contact Courtroom Deputy to arrange equipment testing and setup.
Please contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov to arrange equipment testing and setup.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone
Contact Courtroom Deputy early to arrange Real Time reporting.
Contact should be made with the Courtroom Deputy as early as possible to determine if Real Time can be provided.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If further assistance is needed she will provide you with the appropriate contact information.
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If further assistance is needed she will provide you with the appropriate contact information.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Email to chambers
- Phone
- (210) 472-6550 ext 5016
The court prefers contact via email or phone to the Courtroom Deputy.
Contact Priscilla Springs, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 472-6550 ext 5016, or priscilla_springs@txwd.uscourts.gov. If further assistance is needed she will provide you with the appropriate contact information.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone to chambers
Contact Courtroom Deputy when criminal contested motion is resolved.
Contact the Courtroom Deputy.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Letter fax to chambers
The court may be contacted via fax at (915) 534-6881.
3. May the court be contacted by e-mail or fax? If so, what is the address or number? Fax: (915) 534-6881.
INFOCivil cases
Court appointments for indigents are handled by U.S. Magistrates.
Cases are referred to U.S. Magistrates to determine eligibility and assignment of Court appointed Counsel.
INFOCivil cases
Contact law clerk for scheduling matters.
The law clerk handling the case.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone to chambers
- Phone
- (915) 534-6744
For emergencies, contact the court via telephone at (915) 534-6744.
Telephone: (915) 534-6744.
INFOCivil cases
Notify law clerk when contested motion is resolved.
Contact the respective law clerk.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Letter fax to chambers
Court fax number provided for contact.
Fax: (915) 534-6881.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone to chambers
Coordinate motions to suppress with the Courtroom Deputy.
Coordinate the Motion with the Courtroom Deputy.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone to clerk
To arrange telephone conferences for motions or other matters, contact the case's law clerk; allowance is discretionary.
It depends. Contact the law clerk responsible for the case when the issue arises.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Letter fax to chambers
The court may be contacted via fax at (915) 534-6881.
Fax: (915) 534-6881.
INFOCivil cases
Law clerks may be contacted for trial prep and urgent matters.
Yes. The law clerks may be contacted for the purposes of preparing for trial and/or coordinating urgent matters that require the Court’s immediate attention.
INFOCivil cases
- Contact
- Phone to chambers
- Phone
- (915) 534-6744
Court emergency phone number provided.
Telephone: (915) 534-6744.
CRITICALCivil cases
Parties must contact District Clerk’s Office via email to obtain info for post-trial bond orders.
Prior to entering an order regarding post-trial bonds, parties are directed to reach out to the District Clerks Office to obtain specific information needed to complete the order. The Office can be reached at TXWDAustinDistrictClerksOffice@txwd.uscourts.gov or 512-916-5896.
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