Harris County District Courts Chambers Communication Rules

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Contact

Email

If running late for a hearing, email the court website’s “late” address and copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.

If you are running late for a hearing, email the “late” email address listed on the court’s website with a copy to all counsel or self-represented litigants.

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Except for CPS hearings and final trials, hearing dates for e-filed motions must be scheduled through the e-hearing system on the District Clerk’s website.

Except for CPS hearings and final trials, all hearing dates for e-filed motions must be scheduled through the e-hearing system available through the District Clerk's website.

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Contact

Email

Exhibits must be provided to the Court by emailing a cloud-storage file-share link to the designated exhibit email on the court’s website.

Create and email a file share link using your cloud storage service to the designated exhibit email listed on the court’s website.

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Contact

Email

Counsel seeking placement on an appointment wheel must send the website application to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

Counsel wanting to be placed on a wheel shall send the application located on the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

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Non-trial settings must be scheduled through the online scheduling system on each court’s website.

Non-trial settings must be scheduled using the online scheduling system available on each court’s website.

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Self-represented litigants must not communicate privately (ex parte) with the judge; such communications are returned unread, while formal pleadings and motions filed with the clerk are permitted.

Do not attempt to communicate privately with the judge. The term “communication” includes contact by means of phone calls, letters, voice mail messages, faxes, e-mail messages, and direct conversations. You may communicate with the judge if all parties and their attorneys (if they are represented) are present. Any such unilateral contact is called “ex parte” communication and the district judge will not considered it for any information or argument offered in such a manner for any purpose. The court will return an ex parte communication to you unread and notify the other side of the communication. Prohibited communications do not include formal pleadings, motions, and request for relief filed with the clerk.

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Non-trial settings must be scheduled through the online scheduling system on the relevant court’s website.

Non-trial settings must be scheduled using the online scheduling system available on each court’s website.

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An attorney or pro se party entering a pending case must check with the court whether a Scheduling Order has issued and obtain any issued order from the District Clerk's office.

It shall be the duty of an attorney or pro se party entering a pending case to ascertain from the court whether a Scheduling Order has issued and if so, to obtain a copy of the Scheduling Order from the District Clerk's office.

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A party must make prior arrangements before bringing a child to testify, unless a court order, including a writ of habeas corpus or attachment, requires the child's attendance.

No party is to bring a child to the courthouse to testify without prior arrangement pursuant to this rule, unless the child's attendance is required by court order including a writ of habeas corpus or attachment.

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The attorney or pro se party responsible for bringing a child to court must immediately notify the court coordinator when the child is in the courthouse.

The attorney or pro se party who is responsible for the child's attendance at court shall immediately notify the court coordinator of the child's presence in the courthouse.

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Contact

Email

If running late for a hearing, email the “late” address listed on the court’s website and copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.

If you are running late for a hearing, email the “late” email address listed on the court’s website with a copy to all counsel or self-represented litigants.

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Contact

Phone

Telephone conferences are encouraged for non-evidentiary matters and must be scheduled through the court coordinator.

Use of telephone conferences between judges or associate judges and all attorneys in a case is encouraged for non-evidentiary matters. Telephone conferences shall be scheduled through the court coordinator.

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Except for CPS hearings and final trials, hearing dates for e-filed motions must be scheduled through the District Clerk’s e-hearing system.

Except for CPS hearings and final trials, all hearing dates for e-filed motions must be scheduled through the e-hearing system available through the District Clerk's website.

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When child testimony is necessary or statutorily required, an attorney seeking an interview must arrange a specific time through the court coordinator.

In all cases in which the court deems testimony of a child to be necessary or required by statute, the attorney wishing to have the child interviewed shall arrange a specific time through the court coordinator for the court to interview the child.

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Contact

Email

Exhibits must be submitted by emailing a cloud-storage file share link to the designated exhibit email, with the specified subject line; the collaboration share feature must not be used.

a. Create and email a file share link using your cloud storage service to the designated exhibit email listed on the court’s website. The subject line of the email shall state the full cause number, your party identification, and the date of the court proceeding. Do not use the share feature intended for collaboration that requires an account with that service.

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A child may not be brought into the courtroom without the express consent of the judge or associate judge.

The child shall not be brought into the courtroom without the express consent of the judge or associate judge.

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Contact

Email

Counsel seeking placement on an appointment wheel must email the application to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

Counsel wanting to be placed on a wheel shall send the application located on the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

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Contact

Phone

Phone

713-274-7393

After submitting the review application and final documents, self-represented litigants must contact the DRO Legal Services Division by phone at 713-274-7393 to request review.

For cases meeting the above criteria that are ready to be finalized, the self-represented litigant(s) shall apply and attach their final documents for review at www.dro.hctx.net under the “Self-Represented Assistance” tab, then contact the Domestic Relations Office, Legal Services Division (713-274-7393) to request a review.

CRITICALCivil cases

Phone

(832) 927-1825

To request preferential trial setting, file a motion, set it for oral hearing, and contact the court clerk.

Preferential trial setting request, you must file a motion and set for an oral hearing, please contact the court clerks at (832) 927-1825 or you can email at simone.mills@hcdistrictclerk.com .

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must submit correspondence explaining why an emergency hearing is needed.

Parties must submit correspondence to the court as to why an emergency hearing is needed. Once the Court has reviewed the correspondence, a decision will be made as to (1) whether it is granted and (2) whether the hearing will be held in-person or via zoom.

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A non-movant who prefers an oral hearing must confer with the movant and, if no agreement, submit correspondence to the Court.

If a non-movant prefers an oral hearing (either via zoom or in person), the non-movant must confer with the movant on a date/time for an oral hearing that is agreeable to both of them. If no agreement can be made, the non-movant must submit correspondence to the Court explaining why an oral hearing is preferred and that parties were unable to reach an agreement.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

To request an emergency hearing, call the court clerk during court hours.

Call the court clerk during court hours.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party passing a hearing must notify all parties involved and the court.

A party who sets a hearing and subsequently passes that hearing MUST notify all parties involved including the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Email to clerk

Emergency hearings are requested by emailing the clerk or filing a request; no separate request is needed if the motion title includes 'emergency'.

When requesting an emergency hearing, please either email the clerk or file a request for emergency hearing into the case file. If the motion itself includes "emergency" in the title, there is no need to file a separate request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Email to clerk

Parties request oral hearings by calling or emailing the clerk; hearings over 15-20 minutes require a time estimate, and the hearing is not docketed until a notice is filed and accepted.

Any party requesting an oral hearing should call or email the court clerk for a date and time. If a hearing is expected to take over 15 to 20 minutes, you should inform the clerk of your rough time estimate. The clerk will reserve a time for your hearing. This hearing will not be set on the Court's docket until a notice of hearing is filed and accepted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must contact the court clerk before a temporary injunction hearing to confirm readiness and duration; do not bring witnesses until speaking with the clerk.

Please contact the court clerk before your scheduled hearing. It is imperative that we know whether or not you are ready to proceed with the hearing and how long the hearing will take. If it is lengthy, we may need to reschedule your hearing (because of other hearings or trial) and extend the TRO until the court is available. Do not bring your witnesses to court until you have spoken to the court clerk!

CRITICALCivil cases

An email or telephone call to the Clerk does not withdraw a summary-judgment motion or satisfy Rule 166a.

An email to, or telephone call with, the Clerk advising of an intent to withdraw the motion is insufficient and does not constitute withdrawal or compliance with Rule 166a.

CRITICALCivil cases

Opposing counsel must promptly advise of any objections to deposition testimony designations.

Opposing counsel must promptly advise of any objections.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Do not bring witnesses to court for a temporary-injunction hearing until you have spoken with the Court Clerk.

Do not bring your witnesses to court until you have spoken with the Court Clerk.

CRITICALCivil cases

If more than 60 jurors are needed, notify the Trial Coordinator at least 45 days before trial.

If you need a panel larger than 60, please advise the trial coordinator at least 45 days before trial so that we may reserve the ceremonial courtroom.

CRITICALCivil cases

Notify the Court Coordinator 30 days before trial if using a jury questionnaire.

If you are going to use a jury questionnaire, let the court coordinator know 30 days before trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Telephone or email notification to the Court Coordinator is not sufficient settlement notice.

Notification by telephone or email to the Court Coordinator is not sufficient.

CRITICALCivil cases

Appear in person unless Judge Hughes agrees to another method of appearance.

Appear in person unless Judge Hughes has agreed to another method of appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

When both sides agree to an emergency hearing, call the Clerk to arrange a conference with Judge Hughes by Zoom, phone, or in person.

If both sides agree to an emergency hearing, call the Court Clerk to set up a conference by Zoom, phone or in person with Judge Hughes.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2450

When a hearing is passed, the requestor must promptly notify the Court Clerk at the listed number and all parties.

If a hearing is passed, the requestor must promptly notify the Court Clerk at 832-927-2450 and all parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before a temporary-injunction hearing, the Court must be informed whether the parties are ready, whether they were properly served, and the expected duration and number of witnesses.

For a temporary injunction hearing, it is imperative that we know whether or not you are ready to proceed; if the parties were properly served, and the length of time and the number of witnesses.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Parties must consult about an emergency; if both agree, call the Clerk to arrange a conference, while a party seeking an emergency hearing over the other side’s objection must e-file a motion, unless short time makes e-filing impractical, in which case contact the Clerk.

Parties must consult with each other about the matter (preferably lead attorney on the case to opposing lead attorney on the case).If both sides agree to an emergency hearing, call the Court Clerk to set up a conference by Zoom, phone or in person with Judge Hughes. If only one side thinks it is an emergency, efile a motion for emergency hearing. If time is short and e-filing is impractical, please contact the Court Clerk for further instructions.

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Non-trial settings must be scheduled through the online system on the court’s website.

Non-trial settings must be scheduled using the online scheduling system available on each court’s website.

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Contact

Email

Counsel seeking wheel placement must email the application to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

Counsel wanting to be placed on a wheel shall send the application located on the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

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Except for CPS hearings and final trials, hearing dates for e-filed motions must be scheduled through the District Clerk’s e-hearing system.

Except for CPS hearings and final trials, all hearing dates for e-filed motions must be scheduled through the e-hearing system available through the District Clerk's website.

CRITICAL

Contact

Email

Exhibits must be provided by emailing a cloud-storage share link to the designated exhibit email, without using the account-required collaboration share feature.

a. Create and email a file share link using your cloud storage service to the designated exhibit email listed on the court’s website. The subject line of the email shall state the full cause number, your party identification, and the date of the court proceeding. Do not use the share feature intended for collaboration that requires an account with that service.

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Non-trial settings must be scheduled through the online scheduling system available on each court’s website.

Non-trial settings must be scheduled using the online scheduling system available on each court’s website.

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Except for CPS hearings and final trials, hearing dates for e-filed motions must be scheduled through the e-hearing system on the District Clerk’s website.

Except for CPS hearings and final trials, all hearing dates for e-filed motions must be scheduled through the e-hearing system available through the District Clerk's website.

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To call the court’s attention to an order ready for signing, select “Signing Box” in the online scheduling system.

Select “Signing Box” in the online scheduling system to call the court’s attention to orders that are ready for signing.

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Contact

Email

Counsel seeking placement on an appointment wheel must send the application from the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

Counsel wanting to be placed on a wheel shall send the application located on the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

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Contact

Email

If running late for a hearing, email the “late” address on the court’s website and copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.

If you are running late for a hearing, email the “late” email address listed on the court’s website with a copy to all counsel or self-represented litigants.

CRITICALCivil cases

For in camera review, the moving party must hand-deliver documents to the clerk and schedule an off-docket status conference.

If a party desires an in camera review of documents the moving party shall provide the documents via hand delivery to the clerk of court. Once the documents have been provided the moving party shall schedule a status conference off-docket through the court clerk.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Before scheduling the hearing, the movants should call the Court and advise 1) regarding readiness to proceed with the hearing, and 2) the estimated length of the hearing.

Before scheduling the hearing, the movants should call the Court and advise 1) regarding readiness to proceed with the hearing, and 2) the estimated length of the hearing.

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Contact

Email to clerk

When mailing an answer for filing, email the lead clerk and CC the Trial Coordinator to inform the court.

Additionally, please email the lead clerk and CC the Trial Coordinator to inform the court that you have mailed your answer for filing.

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Pro se litigants may not communicate privately with the judge (ex parte); such communications are returned unread and the other side is notified.

Do not attempt to communicate privately with the judge. The term "communication" includes contact by means of phone calls, letters, voice mail messages, faxes, e-mail messages, and direct conversations. You may communicate with the judge if all parties and their attorneys (if they are represented) are present. Any such unilateral contact is called "ex parte" communication and the district judge will not considered it for any information or argument offered in such a manner for any purpose. The court will return an ex parte communication to you unread and notify the other side of the communication. Prohibited communications do not include formal pleadings, motions, and request for relief filed with the clerk.

CRITICALCourt notice

Private (ex parte) communications with the judge are prohibited; you may communicate with the judge only when all parties and their attorneys are present.

Do not attempt to communicate privately with the judge. The term “communication” includes contact by means of phone calls, letters, voice mail messages, faxes, e-mail messages, and direct conversations.

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Contact

Email

Counsel seeking placement on an appointment wheel must send the application to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

Counsel wanting to be placed on a wheel shall send the application located on the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

For temporary injunction hearings, counsel must call the Clerk before the scheduled hearing to advise readiness and duration, and must not bring witnesses until after speaking with the Clerk.

Please call the Clerk before your scheduled hearing. Temporary Injunctions are automatically set on Monday at 3:30 p.m. It is imperative that we know whether or not you are ready to proceed with the hearing and how long the hearing will take. We may need to reschedule your hearing and extend the TRO until a convenient time for the Court. Do not bring your witnesses to Court until you have spoken to the Clerk!

CRITICALCivil cases

Emailing or calling the Clerk to announce an intent to withdraw does not withdraw a summary judgment motion or satisfy Rule 166a.

An email to, or telephone call with, the Clerk advising of an intent to withdraw the motion is insufficient and does not constitute withdrawal or compliance with Rule 166a.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel seeking telephone appearance approval must contact the Clerk and give specific reasons it is necessary.

To request approval, counsel must contact the Clerk and provide specific reasons demonstrating why a telephonic appearance is necessary.

CRITICALCivil cases

All Zoom appearances require advance Court approval.

All appearances by Zoom require prior approval from the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2480

If a hearing is passed, counsel must promptly notify the Clerk by phone and notify all parties.

If a hearing is passed, counsel must promptly notify the Clerk at 832-927-2480 and all parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Except for summary judgment oral-hearing requests, a party seeking an oral hearing must contact the Clerk for a date.

Except for requests for oral hearings on summary judgment motions, a party seeking an oral hearing must contact the Clerk to obtain a hearing date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before filing a continuance motion after the first reset, counsel must confer with the Court Coordinator about the Court’s procedures.

Before filing such a motion, counsel must confer with the Court Coordinator regarding the Court’s procedures.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone

A party must obtain the Court’s advance permission to appear by telephone.

Permission to appear by telephone must be obtained in advance from the Court.

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Written or email communications about substantive case issues must be shared with all parties.

Receiving written or email communications from a party or their representative about substantive issues in a case without sharing them with all parties.

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Promptly disclose any attempted prohibited ex parte communication to all parties and document it in the court record.

Any attempt at prohibited ex parte communication must be promptly disclosed to all parties involved in the case and documented in the court record.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party must obtain the Court’s advance permission to appear by telephone.

Permission to appear by telephone must be obtained in advance from the Court.

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Substantive matters should not be addressed through informal channels such as email, phone calls, or personal meetings outside of court.

Substantive matters should not be addressed through informal channels such as email, phone calls, or personal meetings outside of court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-3795

If a hearing is passed, counsel must promptly notify the Clerk and all parties.

If a hearing is passed, counsel must promptly notify the Clerk at 832-927-3795 and all parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

File a proposed Final Judgment before contacting the Clerk to obtain a minor-settlement hearing date.

A proposed Final Judgment must be filed before contacting the Clerk to obtain a hearing date on the minor’s settlement.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before a temporary-injunction hearing, counsel must contact the Clerk to confirm service, readiness, estimated hearing length, and expected witness count.

Before the hearing, counsel must contact the Clerk to confirm that all necessary parties have been served, that the matter is ready to proceed, the estimated length of the hearing, and the number of witnesses expected to testify.

CRITICALCivil cases

To seek approval for a telephonic appearance, counsel must contact the Clerk for a hearing date to present specific reasons to the presiding Judge.

To request approval, counsel must contact the Clerk and request a hearing date to provide specific reasons demonstrating why a telephonic appearance is necessary to the presiding Judge.

CRITICALCivil cases

Request daily transcript copy at least one week before trial and notify opposing counsel.

Requests for daily copy must be made at least one week before trial, and opposing counsel must be notified of the request.

CRITICALCivil cases

A default judgment seeking unliquidated damages requires an oral hearing, which must be set by contacting the Clerk after filing the motion.

Default judgments seeking unliquidated damages require an oral hearing. Contact the Clerk to set the hearing after filing the motion.

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Substantive communications with the Court that are not otherwise prohibited must occur only in official proceedings.

All substantive communications with the Court that are not otherwise prohibited by the rule against ex parte communications must take place only in official proceedings.

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Do not discuss a case’s merits when only one party or that party’s attorney is present.

Discussions about the merits of a case with only one party or their attorney present.

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Do not discuss a case’s facts or legal arguments outside official court proceedings or properly noticed meetings.

Engaging in conversations about a case's facts or legal arguments outside of official court proceedings or properly noticed meetings.

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Ex parte communication about a pending or impending matter before the court is prohibited.

Ex parte communication regarding a pending or impending matter before the court is strictly prohibited.

CRITICALCivil cases

If a party needs more than 60 jurors, it should notify the Trial Coordinator at least 45 days before trial so the ceremonial courtroom can be reserved.

If you need a panel larger than 60, please advise the Trial Coordinator at least 45 days before trial so that we may reserve the ceremonial courtroom.

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Self-represented litigants must not communicate privately with the judge; ex parte communications are returned unread and the other side is notified.

Do not attempt to communicate privately with the judge. The term “communication” includes contact by means of phone calls, letters, voice mail messages, faxes, e-mail messages, and direct conversations. You may communicate with the judge if all parties and their attorneys (if they are represented) are present. Any such unilateral contact is called “ex parte” communication and the district judge will not considered it for any information or argument offered in such a manner for any purpose. The court will return an ex parte communication to you unread and notify the other side of the communication. Prohibited communications do not include formal pleadings, motions, and request for relief filed with the clerk.

CRITICALCivil cases

Remote appearances via Zoom or other means are prohibited without prior court order.

Witness, parties, lawyers, etc., may no longer appear by Zoom (or other remote means), absent prior order from the Court.

WARNING

Use “Signing Box” in the online scheduling system to alert the court to orders ready for signing.

Select “Signing Box” in the online scheduling system to call the court’s attention to orders that are ready for signing.

WARNING

Self-represented litigants should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing for a non-electronically filed motion.

For non-electronically filed motions by self-represented litigants, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

WARNING

Self-represented litigants must keep the court and clerk informed of a current mailing address and telephone number, updating them upon any move.

It is your responsibility to provide the Court with a current and reliable mailing address and telephone number. Once you file your pleadings in the case, the clerk will notify you by mail of hearings and / or motions. If you move, you must provide your new address and telephone number to the clerk and the court. If you move and you do not get your mail, you may permanently lose important rights.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Telephonic appearances only with advance permission from Court, requiring specific reasons.

Telephonic appearances on contested matters are strongly discouraged. You may only appear by telephone upon receiving special permission from the Court in advance of the hearing. Please contact our Court Clerk with your request and state the reasons, with specificity, as to why you need to appear by telephone.

WARNING

Attorneys and pro se litigants who do not expect to be on time or present in the courtroom during docket call must notify the court and the opposing side of this fact.

Attorneys and pro se litigants who do not expect to be on time or present in the courtroom during docket call must notify the court and the opposing side of this fact.

WARNING

Late attorneys and pro se parties must notify the court and opposing side of their estimated arrival time and the reason for the delay; an attorney delayed by another court appearance must also notify the clerk which court or courts they will attend.

Attorneys and pro se parties who will be late for docket call must give the court and opposing side notice of their estimated time of arrival at court and the reason for the delay. If the attorney is late because he or she must appear in another court at the same time, the clerk must be notified not only that the attorney will be late (as above), but also the specific court(s) in which the attorney will be appearing.

WARNING

Select “Signing Box” in the online scheduling system to alert the court that an order is ready for signing.

Select “Signing Box” in the online scheduling system to call the court’s attention to orders that are ready for signing.

WARNING

Counsel must promptly report a conflicting engagement that may prevent trial availability; failure to do so may result in sanctions.

It is the duty of counsel to report promptly to the court immediately upon learning of a conflicting engagement that might preclude that counsel's availability for trial. Failure to do so may result in sanctions.

WARNING

For a non-electronically filed motion, a self-represented litigant should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

For non-electronically filed motions by self-represented litigants, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

WARNING

Contact

Email

Counsel seeking placement on a wheel must send the court’s website application to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

Counsel wanting to be placed on a wheel shall send the application located on the court’s website to Melissa_Love@justex.net.

WARNING

Contact

Email

If running late for a hearing, email the court’s listed late address and copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.

If you are running late for a hearing, email the “late” email address listed on the court’s website with a copy to all counsel or self-represented litigants.

WARNING

Contact

Email

Matters may be scheduled for oral hearings or submission by emailing the listed address.

Matters can be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

WARNING

For a non-electronically filed motion, a self-represented litigant should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

For non-electronically filed motions by self-represented litigants, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Telephonic appearances require advance special permission from the Court; request must be made to the Court Clerk with specific reasons.

Telephonic appearances on contested matters are strongly discouraged. You may only appear by telephone upon receiving special permission from the Court in advance of the hearing. Please contact our Court Clerk with your request and state the reasons, with specificity, as to why you need to appear by telephone.

WARNINGCivil cases

For Zoom hearings, video must be on to be recognized as a participant.

Also, if your hearing is scheduled as a Zoom hearing, you must have your video on to be recognized as a participant.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email

Proposed jury charges should also be emailed directly to Raven Hubbard (email), the Trial Coordinator.

Proposed jury charges should also be emailed directly to Raven Hubbard (email), the Trial Coordinator.

WARNING

Contact

Phone to clerk

When both sides agree to an emergency hearing, call the Clerk to be placed on the next oral hearing docket or to set up a phone conference.

If both sides agree to an emergency/expedited hearing, call the Clerk to be put on the next oral hearing docket or to set up a phone conference with the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

A party needing more than an hour for the pre-trial conference must schedule a separate pre-trial conference by contacting the Court Coordinator at the time of trial assignment.

Should a party anticipated needing more than hour for pre-trial conference, they must schedule a separate pre-trial conference with the Court by reaching out to the Court Coordinator and request a separate pre-trial conference at the time they are assigned for trial.

WARNINGCivil cases

Phone

(832) 927-1825

Hearings requiring more than 15 minutes will be held in person; contact Simone Mills to schedule.

Any hearings that requires more than 15 minutes will be held in person. The 334th will hold in-person law day dockets for hearings requiring more than 15 minutes. Please contact Simone Mills at (832) 927-1825 or email her at simone.mills@hcdistrictclerk.com to schedule an in-person hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Please contact the clerk and provide a rough time estimate for your hearing.

Please contact the clerk and provide a rough time estimate for your hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel requesting an oral hearing on a sanctions motion must contact the clerk with a rough time estimate.

If requesting an oral hearing on your motion for sanctions, please contact the clerk and provide a rough time estimate for the hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

If time is short and e-filing is impractical, contact the Court Clerk for instructions.

If time is short and e-filing is impractical, please contact the Court Clerk for further instructions.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties should bring discovery, witness, or other trial-preparation problems to the Court’s attention as early as possible.

Likewise, the parties should proactively bring discovery, witness or other problems to the court’s attention as early as possible so that the court may attempt to provide guidance to the litigants to enable them to efficiently proceed to trial.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Please call the Court Clerk before your scheduled hearing to confirm the hearing.

Please call the Court Clerk before your scheduled hearing to confirm the hearing.

WARNING

Contact

Email

If running late for a hearing, email the court’s listed “late” address and copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.

If you are running late for a hearing, email the “late” email address listed on the court’s website with a copy to all counsel or self-represented litigants.

WARNING

For a self-represented litigant’s non-electronically filed motion, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

For non-electronically filed motions by self-represented litigants, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

WARNING

Use “Signing Box” in the online scheduling system to alert the court that an order is ready for signing.

Select “Signing Box” in the online scheduling system to call the court’s attention to orders that are ready for signing.

WARNING

For a motion that a self-represented litigant did not file electronically, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

For non-electronically filed motions by self-represented litigants, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties should not bring witnesses to court without checking with the court clerk.

Parties should not bring witnesses to court without checking with the court clerk.

WARNINGCivil cases

If the parties would like to use a jury questionnaire please inform the Court at the docket call, or at a status conference prior to the day of trial.

If the parties would like to use a jury questionnaire please inform the Court at the docket call, or at a status conference prior to the day of trial.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2550

Parties must contact court clerk Jimmy Rodriguez by phone or email to schedule a video conference and receive the conference link.

Parties are instructed to contact the court clerk Jimmy Rodriguez; 832-927-2550 (jimmy.rodriguez@hcdistrictclerk.com) to schedule a video conference and to be provided a link to the conference website.

WARNING

Contact the clerk to schedule a hearing date and time; failure to send notice will result in the hearing being passed.

Please contact the clerk for a date and time. Failure to send notice will result in the passing of the hearing.

WARNING

Contact

Phone to clerk

Agreed emergency/expedited hearings are arranged by calling the clerk for a phone conference with the judge or a hearing.

If both sides agree to an emergency/expedited hearing, call the Clerk and set up a phone conference with the judge or an oral hearing.

WARNING

Contact

Phone to clerk

For temporary injunctions, call the Clerk before the scheduled hearing so scheduling can be confirmed; do not bring witnesses until you have spoken with the Clerk.

Temporary injunctions are set on Friday at 8:30 a.m. Please call the Clerk before the scheduled hearing. It is imperative that we know whether or not you are ready to proceed with the hearing and how long the hearing will take. We may need to reschedule your hearing and extend the TRO until a convenient time for the Court. Do not bring your witnesses to Court until you have spoken to the Clerk.

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Pro se litigants must keep the court and clerk informed of their current mailing address and telephone number.

It is your responsibility to provide the Court with a current and reliable mailing address and telephone number. Once you file your pleadings in the case, the clerk will notify you by mail of hearings and / or motions. If you move, you must provide your new address and telephone number to the clerk and the court. If you move and you do not get your mail, you may permanently lose important rights.

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Unless it is impractical to do so, all motions involving self-represented individuals should be set for oral hearing with proper notice to all parties. Please contact the Clerk for an assignment of date and time.

Unless it is impractical to do so, all motions involving self-represented individuals should be set for oral hearing with proper notice to all parties. Please contact the Clerk for an assignment of date and time.

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Anyone running late for a hearing must email the court’s listed “late” address and copy all counsel or self-represented litigants.

If you are running late for a hearing, email the “late” email address listed on the court’s website with a copy to all counsel or self-represented litigants.

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If both sides agree to an emergency hearing, counsel must call the Clerk to request a phone conference or oral hearing with the judge.

If both sides agree to an emergency hearing, please call the Clerk and request a phone conference or an oral hearing with the judge.

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Telephonic appearances in contested matters are strongly discouraged.

Telephonic appearances in contested matters are strongly discouraged.

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Hearings, trials, and properly noticed conferences are official proceedings for substantive communications.

This includes hearings, trials, and properly noticed conferences.

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The Court may require longer or more complex proposed orders to be emailed to the Clerk in Word format.

In some instances, the Court may require that longer or more complex proposed orders be emailed to the Clerk in Word format.

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To call a filing to the Court's attention, file it electronically and then call the Court to ask it to review the document in its electronic file system.

Instead, if a party wishes to bring a particular filing to the Court's attention, the party may (1) file the document electronically with the clerk's office as it normally does and then (2) call the Court to bring the document to the Court's attention, and ask the Court to view and consider the document that is already in the Court's electronic file system.

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Notify the court reporter one week before a hearing or trial if a daily copy is required.

Please advise the court reporter a week before a hearing or trial if a daily copy is required.

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A party planning to use a jury questionnaire should notify the court coordinator 30 days before trial.

If you are going to use a jury questionnaire, let the court coordinator know 30 days before trial.

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If a party needs more than 40 jurors, it should notify the Trial Coordinator at trial Docket Call.

If you need a panel of more than 40 jurors, please let the Trial Coordinator know at trial docket call.

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If both sides agree to an emergency hearing, call the court clerk to set up a conference by phone or in person with Judge Aston.

If both sides agree to an emergency hearing, call the court clerk to set up a conference, by phone, or in person with Judge Aston.

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832-927-2680

Unopposed or non-agreed motions are set on the Monday oral hearing docket; call the clerk at 832-927-2680 to set a hearing and do not request a hearing within the motion itself.

All motions that are unopposed or not agreed to are set on the Court's Monday oral hearing docket. Please call the clerk at 832-927-2680 to set a hearing. Please do not request a hearing in your motion.

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If both sides agree to an emergency hearing, email the court clerk and request a phone conference with the judge.

If both sides agree to an emergency/expedited hearing, email the court clerk and request a phone conference with the judge.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2325

Hearings on opposed matters may be scheduled by contacting clerk Dee Mosley or online via the District Clerk's eHearing system.

You may schedule a hearing on an opposed matter by contacting the court's clerk Dee Mosley: 832-927-2325 deandra.mosley@hcdistrictclerk.com or online by logging in to the District Clerk's website and following the eHearing instructions: eHearing Instructions.

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Contact the court coordinator to schedule technical testing.

Prior to appearance for technical testing, please contact the Court Coordinator to confer and agree on a day and time.

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Email the Court Coordinator copies of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Proposed Final Judgment in Word format before trial.

Please email the Court Coordinator a copy of The Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law and a Proposed Final Judgment in Word format prior to trial.

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Notify the court reporter a month in advance if a daily transcript is needed.

If a daily transcript of trial proceedings will be necessary, please notify the Court Reporter, Amanda King, with a month's advance notice.

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Emergency rulings during depositions may be requested by calling the Court Coordinator; parties must first take reasonable action to avoid the need, and bad-faith requests may incur sanctions.

Parties may request an emergency ruling during a deposition by calling the Court Coordinator. Attempts will be made to schedule a time for an emergency hearing as soon as possible. Prior to contacting the Court, all parties are expected to all take action reasonably required to avoid the necessity of such a hearing. If the Court determines that such a request is made in bad faith or for purposes of delay, sanctions may be imposed.

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Temporary injunction hearings are generally Mondays at 1:30 p.m.; parties must contact the Court Clerk before the hearing to confirm service, readiness, duration, and witness count.

Temporary Injunctions are generally set on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Please contact the Court Clerk before your hearing date to confirm that all necessary parties have been served, that you are ready to proceed, how long your hearing will take, and how many witnesses will be called.

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Telephonic appearances on contested matters require advance special permission from the Court, requested through the Court Clerk with specific reasons.

Telephonic appearances on contested matters are strongly discouraged. You may only appear by telephone upon receiving special permission from the Court in advance of the hearing. Please contact our Court Clerk with your request and state the reasons, with specificity, as to why you need to appear by telephone.

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Motions requiring extra time or evidence presentation must be flagged to the Court Clerk for an off-docket setting.

Parties filing motions that will require extra time, or the presentation of evidence, must alert the Court Clerk of this fact and request an off-docket setting.

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Please call the court clerks to reschedule your hearings.

Please call the court clerks to reschedule your hearings.

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The court sets trial dates in automatically generated scheduling orders, and parties may contact the court coordinator to request one.

Trial dates will be set by the court in automatically generated scheduling orders. You may also contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.

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Matters can be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

Matters can be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

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Emergency oral hearings or telephonic conferences may be requested by contacting the Court Clerk.

Parties may request an emergency oral hearing or telephonic conference by contacting the Court Clerk.

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Hearings or submission matters before the 246th may be scheduled by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

Matters can be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

INFO

You may contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.

Trial dates will be set by the court in automatically generated scheduling orders. You may also contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.

INFO

Parties may contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.

You may also contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.

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Email

Phone

832-927-2384

Arrangements for acquiring testimony may be made directly with the court reporter; advise a week in advance if a daily copy is required, notify the other side, and contact via email or phone.

Arrangements for acquiring testimony after a hearing or during a trial may be made directly with the court reporter. Please advise the court reporter a week before a hearing or trial if a daily copy is required. You must notify the other side of your request. You may reach the court reporter at Cynthia_Daugherty@justex.net or call 832-927-2384.

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Please contact the Court Clerk before your hearing date to confirm that all necessary parties have been served, that you are ready to proceed, how long your hearing will take, and how many witnesses will be called.

Please contact the Court Clerk before your hearing date to confirm that all necessary parties have been served, that you are ready to proceed, how long your hearing will take, and how many witnesses will be called.

INFO

Contact the Court Clerk to obtain a hearing date and time.

Please contact the Court Clerk to obtain a hearing date and time.

INFO

Phone appearance is permitted in certain circumstances; contact the Court Clerk regarding ZOOM appearances.

Appearance by phone is permitted in certain circumstances. Please contact the Court Clerk regarding ZOOM appearances.

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Contact the court clerk by phone to schedule an oral hearing.

Please call the court clerk for an oral hearing.

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Emergency motions may be scheduled through the court clerk upon a showing of good cause.

Emergency Motions: May be scheduled through the court clerk with good cause shown.

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Phone

(832) 927-1825

If an order is not signed within 21 days, call or email the clerk to gently remind the court.

If an order for a motion that has been heard or set on the submission docket has not been signed after twenty one (21) days, simply call or email the clerk of court with a gentle reminder. Please call Simone Mills at (832) 927-1825 or send her an email at simone.mills@hcdistrictclerk.com

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Phone

Phone

832-927-2270

Contact the Court at 832-927-2270 for assistance with the e-hearing features.

For further assistance, please contact the Court at 832-927-2270.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2270

Contact the Court at 832-927-2270 for further assistance.

For further assistance, please contact the Court at 832-927-2270.

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Email to clerk

Phone

832-927-2525

Oral hearing inquiries and requests can be made by phone or email to the district clerk's office.

Oral hearing inquiries/requests can be made at 832-927-2525 or Carol.williams@hcdistrictclerk.com or Raymond.aguilar@hcdistrictclerk.com

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Email to clerk

Inquiries about trial settings, docket control orders, and dismissal dockets should be directed to the Trial Coordinator by email.

For inquiries about Trial Settings, Docket Control Orders, Dismissal dockets, please contact the Trial Coordinator at Donnie_syptak@justex.net

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Phone

832-927-1384

Contact the trial coordinator, Willie Frazier, by phone or email with any questions about the trial docket.

If you have any questions regarding the trial docket, please contact the trial coordinator, Willie Frazier at 832-927-1384 or Willie_Frazier@justex.net.

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Phone

832-927-1375

Direct questions about the submission or oral hearing docket to the court clerks by phone or email.

Any questions regarding the submission or oral hearing docket need to be directed to the court clerks at 832-927-1375 or by email at Joshua.Herrington@hcdistrictclerk.com or Melanie.Rosa@hcdistrictclerk.com.

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Email to clerk

Phone

855-839-3453

Technical e-filing assistance is available at 855-839-3453 or efiling@hcdistrictclerk.com; eFileTexas support at support@efiletexas.gov.

For assistance with the technical aspect of efile support at 855-839-3453 or efiling@hcdistrictclerk.com. For eFileTexas specifically, you can contact support@efiletexas.gov.

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If a pre-trial conference will need more than 30 minutes, contact the trial coordinator to schedule a separate pre-trial.

Pre-Trial Conferences are conducted at the time of trial. If more than 30 minutes is needed, please contact the trial coordinator to schedule a separate pre-trial.

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If daily copy, expedited, or rough draft transcripts will be requested of the court reporter, notice should be given to the court reporter as soon as possible before the start of the hearing or trial, so that the reporter may prepare appropriately.

If daily copy, expedited, or rough draft transcripts will be requested of the court reporter, notice should be given to the court reporter as soon as possible before the start of the hearing or trial, so that the reporter may prepare appropriately.

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Alert court staff as soon as possible before trial if you need technical assistance with courtroom equipment.

If you require technical assistance with the Courtroom equipment, please alert the Court staff as soon as possible prior to the start of trial.

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When requested additional evidence has been filed for an unopposed motion, default judgment, or expedited foreclosure, a party may call the Court Clerk to follow up.

In certain situations, the Court will ask you to supplement your unopposed motion or request for default judgment or expedited foreclosure with additional evidence. It is not always immediately brought to the Court's attention when you have filed that additional evidence. Feel free to call the Court Clerk to follow up on your motion.

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Phone

713-368-6222

Notice of rulings is generally sent electronically; the Judge may also have orders faxed, and parties encountering difficulty may check with the District Clerk or call the Court Clerk.

3)How is notice of ruling given by the Court? For most matters, you will receive notice electronically that an order has been entered in your case. In addition, orders may, if desired by the Judge, be faxed to you. Check with the District Clerk office about accessing imaged documents on-line if you encounter difficulty. You may also call the Court Clerk at 713-368-6222. Note: Notices required of the District Clerk are automated.

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A party need not separately bring a filing to the Court’s attention, but may do so using the method described above.

It is not necessary to bring a filing to the Court's attention, but if a party would like to do so, please use the method described in the preceding paragraph.

INFO

Trial dates are set by automatically generated scheduling orders, and parties may contact the court coordinator to request one.

Trial dates will be set by the court in automatically generated scheduling orders. You may also contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.

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Email

Matters may be scheduled for an oral hearing or submission by emailing the listed address.

Matters can be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

INFO

The court sets trial dates in automatically generated scheduling orders, and parties may contact the court coordinator to request that an order be generated.

Trial dates will be set by the court in automatically generated scheduling orders. You may also contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.

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Email

Matters may be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

Matters can be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

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Call the clerk to request an expedited hearing.

Please call the clerk if you would like an expedited hearing.

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Phone to clerk

Video conference appearances and witnesses are permitted; the movant must schedule with the clerk and set up the services.

The Court permits appearances and the calling of witnesses at hearings and trial through video conferencing services such as Skype and Face-Time. Please call the clerk to schedule a video conference appearance. It is the responsibility of the movant to set up such services.

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Email to clerk

Phone

832-927-2553

Contact Melissa Torres by phone or email for matters relating to trials, continuances, retain/reinstatement motions, and DWOP dockets.

For matters relating to trials, continuances, retain and reinstatement motions, and DWOP docket's, contact: Melissa Torres at 832-927-2553 or Melissa_torres@justex.net

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Phone

Phone

(832) 927-8888

Parties join telephonic hearings by calling (832) 927-8888 and using access code 3686141#.

The telephone conference number is (832) 927-8888 and the access code is 3686141#.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2550

Contact the lead clerk by phone for matters relating to hearings and motions.

For matters relating to hearings and motions, contact: Lead Clerk: Jimmy Rodriguez at 832-927-2550 Alyssia Henderson at (832) 927-2550

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Also please make sure that you give an accurate representation to the court staff on the amount of time that you believe the hearing will require.

Also please make sure that you give an accurate representation to the court staff on the amount of time that you believe the hearing will require.

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Call the court clerk to obtain an oral hearing date and time.

Call the court clerk for a hearing date and time.

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Contact the clerk or check the District Clerk's website to determine the status of orders and motions.

Contact the clerk for the status of any agreed or unopposed orders submitted to the Court. To determine whether the Court has ruled on a motion please check the District Clerk’s website or contact the Court clerks for status.

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When scheduling a hearing, parties must give the Clerk of the Court an accurate estimate of the time the hearing will require.

Be respectful when setting the hearing by giving an accurate estimate of time for your hearing to the Clerk of the Court.

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Call the court clerk to schedule a hearing on a motion.

Please call the court clerk to schedule a hearing on a motion.

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However, if you do not feel you have the capability to participate in a video conference please inform the court so that accommodations can be made.

However, if you do not feel you have the capability to participate in a video conference please inform the court so that accommodations can be made.

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Phone

832-927-2554

Contact Elizabeth Cordova by phone for information relating to transcripts.

For information relating to transcripts, contact: Elizabeth Cordova at 832-927-2554

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Tax hearing/trial dockets are every other Friday at 1:30 p.m.; contact the clerk for hearing dates and coordinator for trial questions.

The Court conducts its tax hearing and trial dockets every other Friday at 1:30p.m. Please contact the court clerk for a hearing date and time. Please contact the court coordinator regarding any questions about trial dates.

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Appearances by phone are permitted; contact the clerk to schedule a telephone appearance.

The Court permits appearances at hearings by phone. Please contact the Court’s clerk to schedule an appearance by telephone.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2234

An oral hearing date may be obtained by calling the court clerk at 832-927-2234.

Any party requesting an oral hearing can obtained a date by the clerk, please call the main number 832-927-2234.

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All counsel and the court clerk must be notified when a hearing is passed.

Please call the Court Clerk and all counsel when any hearing is passed.

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Before scheduling hearings, movers should call the Court and notify the Court (1) regarding readiness to proceed with the hearing, and (2) the estimated length of the hearing.

Before scheduling hearings, movers should call the Court and notify the Court (1) regarding readiness to proceed with the hearing, and (2) the estimated length of the hearing.

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Settlements may be announced by a phone call to the court coordinator or by email, without appearing in court.

You do need not appear in court to announce a settlement; a phone call to the court coordinator is sufficient or email from parties.

INFO

The court sets trial dates in automatically generated scheduling orders, and parties may contact the court coordinator to request that an order be generated.

Trial dates will be set by the court in automatically generated scheduling orders. You may also contact the court coordinator to request that a scheduling order be generated.

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Email

Oral hearings and matters for consideration by submission can be scheduled by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

Matters can be scheduled for oral hearings or consideration by submission by emailing 246hearings@justex.net.

INFO

For non-electronically filed motions by self-represented litigants, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

For non-electronically filed motions by self-represented litigants, the party should contact the Court Clerk to schedule a hearing.

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Settlement may be announced by notifying the Court Coordinator by telephone or email.

Notification by telephone or email to the Court Coordinator is sufficient.

INFO

Emergency communications requiring immediate attention for the safety and well-being of people involved in a case are acceptable.

Emergencies that require immediate attention for the safety and well-being of individuals involved in a case.

INFO

General questions about court procedures, policy, or local rules are acceptable if no specific case details are discussed.

General questions about court procedures, policy, or local rules, provided no specific case details are discussed.

INFO

Scheduling, administrative, and logistical communications that do not address substantive issues are acceptable.

Scheduling, administrative, or logistical matters that do not address substantive issues.

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Email

The Trial Coordinator usually conducts Docket Call by email, or by telephone if necessary, on the Friday 10 days before the two-week Trial Docket begins.

The Trial Coordinator usually conducts the Docket Call by email and if necessary by telephone the Friday that is 10 days before the beginning of the two-week Trial Docket.

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Phone

832-927-2680

Contact the Court Clerk at 832-927-2680 for inquiries about hearings, signed orders, or rulings.

For inquiries about hearings, signed orders, or rulings, please contact the Court Clerk at 832-927-2680.

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A party may call the clerk to follow up on a motion when additional evidence has been filed for an unopposed motion, default-judgment request, or expedited foreclosure request.

Feel free to call the clerk to follow up on your motion.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2698

Contact the Court Coordinator at 832-927-2698 for inquiries about trial settings, docket call, DWOP docket, and docket control orders.

For inquiries about trial settings, docket call, DWOP docket, and docket control orders, please contact the Court Coordinator at 832-927-2698.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

832-927-2325

Questions about remote hearings should be directed to clerk Dee Mosley by phone or email.

If you have questions, please contact the court’s clerk Dee Mosley at 832-927-2325 or deandra.mosley@hcdistrictclerk.com.

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Email to clerk

Email court clerks and cc court coordinator when following up on rulings.

When following up on a ruling, please email the Court Clerks and cc the Court Coordinator.

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Contact court clerks to schedule hearings.

Please contact the court clerks to schedule any hearings, oral and submission dockets.

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Phone to clerk

Settlement announcements may be made by phone to the Trial Coordinator without appearing in court.

It is not necessary to appear in Court to announce a settlement; a phone call to the Trial Coordinator is sufficient.

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Courtrooms have AV equipment; parties are encouraged to use the ELMO and may contact the bailiff to schedule a technology visit.

All courtrooms have audio-visual equipment, including an ELMO (document camera), computer jacks, projectors, TV screens and DVD players. We encourage you to use the ELMO to present exhibits to the jury. If you are unfamiliar with its use, you may visit our courtroom to test the equipment. Please contact the Court’s bailiff to schedule a technology visit.

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To convert a submission docket matter to an oral hearing, call the Court Clerk and give notice to all parties; requests are generally honored.

If any party wants an oral hearing on a motion that has been placed on the submission docket that party should call the Court Clerk and request a hearing date and time. The party requesting the oral hearing must give notice to all parties of the hearing. Absent extraordinary circumstances, all such requests will be honored.

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Oral hearings are usually held on Monday; parties requesting an oral hearing must call and email the Court Clerk with an estimated time needed.

The Court’s oral hearing docket is usually held on Monday. Any party requesting an oral hearing should call and email the Court Clerk for a date and time for a hearing and be ready to state an approximate amount of time needed for the hearing.