Formatting Requirements
S.D. Tex. — SDTX has minimal district-wide formatting rules — no font or page/word limits in the Local Rules.
SDTX has minimal district-wide formatting rules — no font or page/word limits in the Local Rules. Double-spaced, 8.5x11, stapled at top, paginated. Font and page limits are judge-specific (typically 13-point, 25-30 pages). Galveston Division has own rules (30 pages max, 13-point, Bluebook/Greenbook). E-filings: text-searchable PDF, 5 MB max. LR 10.1-10.2.
District-Wide
| Requirement | Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Caption | LR 10.1 | Party name, designation, character of document |
| Paper | LR 10.2 | 8.5 x 11 inches |
| Covers | LR 10.2 | Not permitted |
| Spacing | LR 10.2 | Double-spaced |
| Binding | LR 10.2 | Stapled top only, two holes at top |
| Jury demand | LR 38.1 | Word "jury" at top, below case number |
| E-filing | Admin. Proc. | Text-searchable PDF, 5 MB max; split larger docs |
Galveston Division
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Font | 13-point or larger (Gal. Div. R. Prac. 6(f)) |
| Motions/Responses | 30 pages max |
| Replies | 15 pages max |
| Surreplies | 10 pages max; requires leave of court |
| Over 10 pages | Statement of nature/stage, summary, table of authorities |
| Citation | Bluebook/Greenbook; Greenbook controls conflicts |