All local rules for W.D. Tex., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Yes. The law clerks may be contacted for the purposes of preparing for trial and/or coordinating urgent matters that require the Court’s immediate attention.
The Court discourages parties from exceeding the page limit established in the Rules. However, Parties should file a Motion for leave to exceed the page limit if justified.
As a general practice, the Court rarely grants hearings on contested Motions. The Court will determine what circumstances warrant a hearing on a case-by-case basis.
Yes — motions decided on the papers without oral argument.
It depends. Contact the law clerk responsible for the case when the issue arises.
No set procedure. Parties should notify the Court as soon as they are aware of a need to continue the trial date.
Q19: Does the court have any specific requirements for discovery motions? If so, please describe them. A19: The Court requires the Parties to make a good faith attempt to resolve all discovery disputes before petitioning the Court to intervene.
The Court requires the Parties to make a good faith attempt to resolve all discovery disputes before petitioning the Court to intervene.
Does the court prefer copies of cases attached to briefs or motions? If so, are copies from electronic databases acceptable? Does the court prefer pertinent provisions of the cases to be highlighted? No. Source ↗
Q15: Does the court prefer use of the pretrial checklist or pretrial motion practice? A15: Pretrial Motion Practice. Source ↗