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) ↗
Limit any motion or response to 5,000 words (approximately twenty-five pages). Limit any reply to 2,000 words (approximately ten pages).
Limit any motion or response to 5,000 words (approximately twenty-five pages). Limit any reply to 2,000 words (approximately ten pages).
[§17.f] File any reply within ten calendar days of the response. [§18.c] Limit any reply to 2,000 words (approximately ten pages).
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 ↗
Proposed orders. Use Form 11 to prepare draft proposed orders. Include a proposed order granting or denying the requested relief with all nondispositive motions and oppositions.
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 ↗
Initiating letter required. Don't bring a motion on discovery and scheduling disputes without permission. To obtain permission, the party seeking relief must submit a letter not exceeding approximately two single-spaced pages. Identify the nature of the dispute, outline the issues, and state the contested relief sought. Specify the conference between lead counsel and summarize the results.
Private mediation or settlement conference before the Magistrate Judge is required within forty-five days of the filing of a summary judgment motion under Rule 56. Proceed as directed under Section 32. Failure to participate in good faith may subject a party to sanctions under Rule 16(f). Immediately submit a joint report verifying either success or declaration of impasse by the mediator or Magistrate Judge. Motions for summary judgment won't be considered before submission of this joint report. Source ↗