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 memoranda of law are limited to 25 pages, 12-point type font, double-spaced, with 1" margins.
8. USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Attorneys and self-represented litigants must ensure that any filing prepared with the assistance of generative artificial intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT, Harvey.AI, or similar tools) is thoroughly reviewed for factual and legal accuracy prior to submission. These tools are capable of producing content that may be factually incorrect or legally unsound. All counsel and pro se parties are reminded that, consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, the person signing any pleading, motion, or other paper remains fully responsible for its content, regardless of whether it was drafted in whole or in part by generative AI. The Court will not accept the excuse that such content was prepared by AI, staff, or others when assessing potential violations of Rule 11 or applicable ethical obligations. Attorneys are further reminded of their professional obligations under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, including the duty of candor to the tribunal and the prohibition against knowingly offering false statements of law. See Tex. Disciplinary Rules Prof'l Conduct r. 3.03(a) (Tex. Bar Ass'n 2024). Attorneys must also remain proficient and competent in the practice of law, including recognizing the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology. See id. at 1.01, cmt. 8. The Court adopts and incorporates by reference Chief Judge Randy Crane's General Order 2025-04 on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court Filings. Source ↗
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 ↗
All motions, except summary judgment motions filed pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 56, must be accompanied by a separate proposed order granting or denying the relief requested.
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 ↗
Requests for oral argument on motions are not necessary. The Judicial Assistant will notify counsel should the Court determine that oral argument would be beneficial. Source ↗
The movant's reply must be filed within 7 calendar days after the non-movant's response. Source ↗
Responses by the non-movant must be filed within 21 calendar days of the motion. Source ↗