Western District of Texas Filing Fees and Waivers

Applies to

Ifp application

IFP applications are referred to a Magistrate Judge for disposition of the fee waiver, appointment of counsel, and e-filing permission, with a recommendation on dismissal under §1915(e)(2).

With the exception of those cases listed in paragraph (2) any case in which an application to proceed in forma pauperis has been made shall be referred a Magistrate Judge for the Austin Division for disposition of the application to proceed in forma pauperis, for disposition of any pending motions for appointment of counsel and for permission to file electronically, and for prompt recommendation if it appears from the initial pleadings that the case should be dismissed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2).

Applies to

Ifp application

The IFP referral order does not apply to incarcerated applicants, conditions-of-confinement challenges, habeas petitions, or Social Security Administration appeals.

This Order does not apply to those cases where the applicant (a) is incarcerated, (b) is challenging the conditions of his confinement when he was incarcerated, (c) is seeking habeas relief, or (d) is appealing a decision of the Social Security Administration.