**U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez** was appointed to the Western District of Texas by President George W. Bush in 2003. Judge Rodriguez is board-certified in labor and employment law and serves as an adjunct professor at St. Mary's University School of Law. Before his federal appointment, he served as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas (2001–2002) and was a partner at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. in San Antonio. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General's Corps, from 1983 to 1992. He has received numerous honors including the Rosewood Gavel Award (2011) and the Samuel Pessarra Outstanding Jurist Award (2021). **Education** - Duke University Bolch Judicial Institute, LL.M. in Judicial Studies, 2023 - University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1987 - University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs, M.P.A., 1987 - Harvard University, B.A., 1983 **Career** - U.S. District Judge, Western District of Texas (2003–present) - Justice, Supreme Court of Texas (2001–2002) - Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., San Antonio (1987–2001, 2002–2003) - Captain, U.S. Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General's Corps (1983–1992)
**Courthouse:** 262 West Nueva Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Ms. Sylvia Ann Fernandez, (210) 472-6550 ext. 5011 - Court Reporter: Ms. Amber Nino, (210) 244-5037
Courtesy copies are required for emergency. Details: delivery upon filing. Courtesy copies required only for emergency motions.
Judge Xavier Rodriguez's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Rule 26(f) conference must be held within 14 days, preferably face-to-face unless attorneys are in different cities.
Judge Xavier Rodriguez's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Briefs/memoranda under 30 pages may be submitted without leave of court.
Judge Xavier Rodriguez's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Briefs/memoranda under 30 pages may be submitted without leave.
Judge Xavier Rodriguez's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, binders must be labeled with case style, number, and party designation, first page must contain case information and notebook designation, exhibit index required as second page, each exhibit must be tabbed, and standard 'plaintiff/defendant exhibit' labels acceptable. Exhibits must be in three-ring binders with specific labeling and indexing requirements.
The rule requires caption, judge name, and case number. Nongovernmental corporate parties must file Rule 7.1 disclosure statement with first filing and supplement if information changes.
The rule requires caption, judge name, and case number. Rule 26(a)(1) initial disclosures must be exchanged within 14 days of this order.
Parties may contact Judge Xavier Rodriguez's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (210) 472-6575. Call chambers or Courtroom Deputy in emergencies
The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file redacted on ecf. Compliance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 regarding redaction of certain material is mandatory.
Judge Xavier Rodriguez's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Extensions to answer complaint require agreed motion; discovery extensions can be stipulated.
The rule does not require a fee for the covered filing. 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).
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).
The IFP referral order does not apply to incarcerated applicants, conditions-of-confinement challenges, habeas petitions, or Social Security Administration appeals.
Nongovernmental corporate parties must file Rule 7.1 disclosure statement with first filing and supplement if information changes.
Rule 26(f) conference must be held within 14 days, preferably face-to-face unless attorneys are in different cities.
Rule 26(a)(1) initial disclosures must be exchanged within 14 days of this order.
Initial pretrial conference scheduled after proposed scheduling order; motion may be filed for immediate conference.
Court encourages filing stipulated order under Rule 26(c) regarding inadvertent production of privileged documents.
Twombly motions and motions for more definite statement should be filed sparingly and do not stay discovery unless court orders otherwise.
Compliance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 regarding redaction of certain material is mandatory.
Notify Law Clerk immediately when contested motion is resolved
Contact Courtroom Deputy Sylvia Ann Fernandez for scheduling matters
Law clerks may be contacted for procedural questions only
Email Courtroom Deputy; faxes not accepted
Call chambers or Courtroom Deputy in emergencies
Parties may contact court during depositions only for immediate attention
Immediately notify Courtroom Deputy after TRO filing; provide electronic copy to adverse party
Contact assigned Law Clerk for expedited hearing requests
Contact assigned Law Clerk for non-substantive matters or case settlements
Court requires parties to confer and submit proposed scheduling order
Agreed modifications approved; opposed modifications require response
Parties must advise district clerk of positions on magistrate judge consent for trial
Rule 26(f) conference required 21 days before scheduling order due date
Rule 26(f) report must be filed with proposed scheduling order
Parties may agree to mediation at any time; court appoints mediator if parties cannot agree
Notify Sylvia Ann Fernandez before hearing/trial about needed equipment
Removed cases must include all state court documents and docket sheet
Motions filed in state court must be re-urged in federal court
Preliminary/ intermediate status conferences after scheduling order; final pretrial conference 10 days before trial
Motions in limine and exhibit objections heard at final pretrial conference
Final Joint Pretrial Order required with items specified in Scheduling Order