All local rules for S.D. Tex., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Silent on district-wide page limits for motions. S.D. Tex. LR 7 (silent) ↗
Silent on district-wide page limits for opposition briefs. S.D. Tex. LR 7.4 (silent) ↗
Silent on district-wide page limits for reply briefs. S.D. Tex. LR 7.4.E (silent) ↗
Without leave of court, all motions are limited to 25 double-spaced pages with 13-point font and 1" margins.
Opposed motions will be submitted to the judge 21 days from filing without notice from the clerk and without appearance by counsel. S.D. Tex. LR 7.3 ↗
B. By Order When oral presentation is required by the Court, counsel will be notified by the clerk of a date for oral presentation irrespective of any submission day. S.D. Tex. LR 7.5.B ↗
Opposed motions shall: A. Be in writing; B. Include or be accompanied by authority; C. Be accompanied by a separate proposed order granting the relief requested and setting forth information sufficient to communicate the nature of the relief granted; S.D. Tex. LR 7.1.C ↗
A. By Request If a party views oral argument as helpful to the Court, the motion or response may include a request for it. If it is granted, the parties will be notified by the clerk. S.D. Tex. LR 7.5.A ↗
The requesting party must file a letter of no more than three pages summarizing the dispute, the date, time and method of the parties' conference and the identity of the attendees, the outcome of the discussions, and the relief sought from the court. Upon receipt of the letter, the court will hold a conference on the dispute, preferably within 2-3 business days of receipt of the letter. Source ↗