San Patricio County District Court, Texas Filing Rules

An ex parte relief application must state whether the opposing party is represented by counsel and, if so, identify counsel.

A tentative schedule in another court is not grounds for a continuance.

File the criminal history report with the district clerk by the time the hearing is set; if it is not filed, the case will be passed, and the petitioner's attorney must request a reset after filing.

Docket control conferences are held by telephone conference call or email unless otherwise specified.

Courtesy copies of all motions, responses, and replies must be mailed or delivered to the Judge before the submission date; email is not accepted.

The petitioner must serve the respondent under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or file a Waiver of Citation signed and dated after the divorce petition is filed.

Audio and video evidence must be in admissible form and format when offered at pretrial or trial.

The Clerk's deposit-for-costs requirement must be met before a severed claim is filed as a new case.

Summary judgment motions will be decided by submission only unless the Court approves otherwise.