Hockley County District Court, Texas Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Paysheets for court-appointed counsel in civil cases are due within 30 days of a hearing, trial, or plea; untimely paysheets may not be paid.

Paysheets for court-appointed counsel in civil cases are due within 30 days of any hearing or trial or plea. Untimely paysheets may not be paid.

All orders must be submitted for signature within 7 days after the hearing.

All orders shall be submitted for signature within 7 days of the hearing.

Deadline

3 working days

In civil jury cases, anticipated jury questions, definitions, and instructions must be submitted at least three working days before voir dire begins.

In all civil jury cases, anticipated jury questions, definitions and instructions shall be submitted to the Court in electronic medium no less than three (3) working days prior to commencement of voir dire examination.

A party must submit proposed questions for jurors to the judge or coordinator for approval at least 30 days before the jury-trial setting.

If a party has questions for the jurors, the party shall submit the proposed question to the judge or coordinator for approval at least 30 days prior to the jury trial setting.

A party must submit proposed juror questions to the judge for approval at least 30 days before the jury trial setting.

e. If any party has questions for the jurors, the party shall submit the proposed questions to the judge for approval at least 30 days prior to the jury trial setting.