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While the information presented is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It is highly recommended that legal advice be obtained from an attorney or legal association. The Clerk's Office is prohibited from giving legal advice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 955. The Clerk's Office cannot interpret the rules, recommend a course of action, predict a decision of a judicial officer or interpret the meaning or effect of any order or judgment issued in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

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