Judge Baylor G. Wortham

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Notice of hearing

A notice of hearing must be filed at the same time as the motion for summary judgment.

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Notice of hearing

The notice of hearing must be submitted as a separate document.

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Rehearing request

After discovery expires, the movant may request rehearing of the summary judgment and must file a notice of hearing with that request.

If the movant does not request a hearing setting, the court must set the summary-judgment hearing.

Summary-judgment motions filed on or after September 1, 2025 must be heard within 60 days after filing.

Unless the court grants leave, a summary-judgment motion may not be filed before the discovery period expires.

Electronic filing is permitted and mandated by TRCP 21(f) despite this standing order's confidentiality requirements.

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Notice of settlement

All notices of settlement must be submitted in writing and electronically filed with the Court.

Attorneys must use the District Clerk's required or mandated electronic or e-filing system.

If the attorney in charge withdraws and another attorney remains or is substituted, a new attorney in charge must be designated of record and notice must be given to all other parties under TRCP Rule 21a.

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Notice of hearing

The notice of hearing must be served on all parties after the hearing date is confirmed.

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Withdrawal motion

For a withdrawal that the client has not agreed to, counsel must provide evidence that the client received the motion and hearing notice at least 30 days before the hearing; agreed withdrawals are considered without a hearing.