Frequently Asked Questions, Western District of Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

Category	Question
Financial	May I file a surety bond in lieu of money?
Financial	How to become an Authorized (Certified) Surety and/or Reissuer of Federal Bonds?
Financial	Can my attorney post the bond?
Financial	Will I get a receipt?
Financial	Will I get my bond money back?
Financial	Can I petition the Court to assign the bond money I posted in a criminal case over to the defendant's attorney or to another individual?
Financial	I was ordered to pay a special assessment, fine, restitution or other debt imposed in a criminal judgment. How do I submit payments?
Financial	I owe a special assessment, fine, restitution or other criminal debt to the United States Government. How do I find out what my criminal debt balance is?
Financial	I am an inmate's counselor or probation officer. How do I find out the criminal debt balance owed on an inmate or probationer's criminal debt?
Financial	Does the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas accept credit cards?
Financial	What is the post judgment interest rate?
Financial	A judge has ordered that funds be deposited into the registry of the U.S. District Clerk's Office to satisfy a:
Financial	Funds were invested in the registry of the court on my behalf or on my client's behalf. A judgment has been entered and the case was closed. How do I get the money owed to me or to my client?
Financial	How do I get funds for a minor out of the Court's registry?
Financial	Funds were invested on my behalf when I was a minor. I have now just turned eighteen. How can I receive these monies at this time?
General	What are the divisional offices and counties within the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas?
General	Who are the judges presiding in the district?
General	Can I view the court/judges calendars on-line?
General	Can I view court documents on-line?
General	Can I apply for a passport in the U.S. District Clerk's Office?

Western District of Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions