Judge Brent Morgan

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 69 rules apply across Midland County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 40

Applies to
Motion, response, reply, brief, opposition, or memorandum
A motion, response, reply, brief, opposition, or memorandum of twenty or more pages must contain a table of contents.
Applies to
Motion, response, reply, brief, opposition, or memorandum
A motion, response, reply, brief, opposition, or memorandum of ten or more pages must begin with a summary of the argument.
Applies to
Motion and order to substitute attorney
A motion to substitute an attorney in a limited appearance must identify the unfinished matters assumed by the substituting attorney and be signed by both attorneys.

Service

All 7

Applies to
Notice of withdrawal
Service
Email
The required client notice must also be sent by email when the client has provided the attorney with an email address.
Applies to
Notice of withdrawal
Service
Mail
When no substitute attorney will be used or the party does not consent, the withdrawing attorney must notify the client in writing at least ten days before the requested withdrawal order; notice must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and also by email if the client provided an email address.
A party represented by an attorney filing a Notice of Limited Appearance must be served at the party's address listed in that notice.

Pre-Motion Conferences

All 6

Before filing any motion, plea, application, request, objection, or special exception, filing counsel must schedule a conference to resolve the disputed matters.
All media equipment and personnel must be in place before the proceeding begins.
In rare exigent circumstances when a conference is not practicable, counsel must explain the exigency, confer promptly after filing, and file an amended Certificate of Conference.

Filing Timing

All 5

Deadline
3 business days
Within three business days after a bankruptcy filing, the party's attorney must provide written notice to the court and all attorneys containing the specified party, filing, bankruptcy-court, and debtor-attorney information.
Deadline
7 calendar days
The debtor's attorney must notify the court in writing and file the concluding bankruptcy order or judgment within seven days after the bankruptcy proceeding concludes.
Deadline
7 calendar days
The attorney for a deceased party must file a suggestion of death within seven days after learning of the death.

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About Judge Brent Morgan

Brent Morgan is the son of longtime Midland family law and criminal defense attorney Tom Morgan. Judge Morgan returned to his hometown of Midland to practice law with his father after graduating from Texas Tech Law School in 2005. While practicing with his father, Brent sat first or second chair on many successful trials and appeals, handling criminal defense and all manner of family law cases, including child support, child custody, and divorce matters. On January 1, 2017, he left his father's office to start his own firm with his wife, Piper Morgan. Until his appointment, the Morgan Law Firm continued to thrive and expand. On August 15, 2025, Governor Abbott appointed Brent Morgan to be the sitting judge of the 318th District Court.

Education

Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas. J.D. 2005
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas. B.A. 2002, major: Speech Communication

Bar admission

Texas, 2005
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2011

Past positions

Thomas S. Morgan, Associate Attorney, 2005 to 2016
Morgan Law Office, Attorney at Law, 2017 to 2025

District Judge, 318th Family District Court.

Address: 500 N Loraine Street, Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-688-4390
Fax: 432-688-4924
Jury phone in: 432-688-4901
Court coordinator: Ibefel Franco
Official court reporter: Danielle Bell, 432-688-4394
Bailiff: David Edwards

Jurisdiction the court publishes: as a family district court the 318th has concurrent jurisdiction with the other district courts in Midland County. Its primary responsibility is family law matters, including adoptions, annulments, child abuse and neglect, child custody, child support, divorces and terminations.

History the court publishes: the 318th District Court was created by the Family District Court Act of 1977. Judge Brent Morgan has served as District Judge since August 25, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Brent Morgan's rules

What must be included with exhibit list filings before Judge Brent Morgan?

Before trial, a list of numbered exhibits must be provided to the Court Reporter.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Marking Exhibits

What must be included with hearing order filings before Judge Brent Morgan?

Every order concerning a hearing must include the style of the case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Requesting a Hearing

How may parties contact Judge Brent Morgan's chambers?

Unless a hearing is to be set at the court’s convenience, potential hearing dates must be requested from the Court Coordinator by email with all parties copied.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Requesting a Hearing

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Brent Morgan?

Before contacting the court regarding a continuance or reset, both parties must confer with one another.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Requesting a Continuance or Resetting

Is electronic filing required before Judge Brent Morgan?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. After the parties agree on a hearing date and time, the hearing request must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Requesting a Hearing

Complete rules summary for Judge Brent Morgan

Before contacting the court regarding a continuance or reset, both parties must confer with one another.

Before trial, exhibits must be marked consecutively with Arabic numerals beginning at 1, and alphabet letters may not be used.

Before trial, a list of numbered exhibits must be provided to the Court Reporter.

Exhibits must be marked with physical stickers rather than electronic stickers.

Unless a hearing is to be set at the court’s convenience, potential hearing dates must be requested from the Court Coordinator by email with all parties copied.

After the parties agree on a hearing date and time, the hearing request must be filed electronically.

Every order concerning a hearing must include the style of the case.

If both parties are in agreement, please file your agreed motion and submit an agreed order for the Judges approval.