All local rules for S.D. Tex., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
All motions must be served on all parties. S.D. Tex. L.R. 5.5 ↗
Silent on district-wide page limits for motions. The local rules do not set a page cap on motion papers. Individual judge procedures control; consult the assigned judge's standing orders. S.D. Tex. L.R. 7 ↗
Silent on district-wide page limits for opposition briefs. Individual judge procedures control. S.D. Tex. L.R. 7 ↗
Silent on district-wide page limits for reply briefs. Reply permitted within 7 days of response per L.R. 7.4(E); page limit set by individual judge procedures. S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.4 ↗
Without leave of court, all motions are limited to 25 double-spaced pages with 13-point font and 1" margins.
Opposed motions submitted 21 days from filing; no appearance required. S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.3 ↗
No fixed motion days; oral argument by request or court order. S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.5 ↗
Required with all opposed motions. S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.1(C) ↗
Court may decide on papers; oral argument by party request or court order. S.D. Tex. L.R. 7.5 ↗
Magistrate judges authorized per 28 U.S.C. § 636. S.D. Tex. L.R. 72 ↗