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Court Locations

Alpine
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
2450 State Hwy. 118
Alpine, Texas 79830

Austin
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
501 West Fifth Street, Suite 1100
Austin, Texas 78701

Del Rio
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
111 East Broadway, Room L100
Del Rio, Texas 78840

El Paso
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
525 Magoffin Avenue, Suite 105
El Paso, Texas 79901

Fort Hood
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
800 Franklin Avenue, Room 380
Waco, Texas 76701

Midland / Odessa
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
200 East Wall, Room 222
Midland, Texas 79701

Pecos
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
410 South Cedar
Pecos, Texas 79772

San Antonio
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
262 West Nueva Street, Room 1-400
San Antonio, Texas 78207

Waco
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
800 Franklin Ave., Room 380
Waco, Texas 76701

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News & Announcements

Midland/Odessa and Pecos U.S. Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Posted: October 7, 2026
By Order of the Court, the Midland/Odessa and Pecos Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Friday, November 27, 2026, Thursday, December 24, 2026, and Thursday, December 31, 2026. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, the United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pretrial Services Office, and the United States Federal Public Defender’s Office. For more information, click the title of this news Continue reading →

El Paso U.S. Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Posted: October 7, 2026
By Order of the Court, the El Paso Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 beginning at 12:00pm, Friday, November 27, 2026, Thursday, December 24, 2026, and Thursday, December 31, 2026. This order affects the offices of the United States District Court, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, and the United States Pretrial Services Office. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the El Paso Order.

Waco U.S. Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Posted: October 7, 2026
By Order of the Court, the Waco Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Friday, November 27, 2026, Wednesday, December 23, 2026 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Thursday, December 24, 2026, and Thursday, December 31, 2026. This order affects the offices of the United States District Court, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pretrial Services Office, the United States Bankruptcy Court, and the United States Federal Public Defender’s Continue reading →

INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT: Waco Courthouse Closure

Posted: October 1, 2026
Due to the inclement weather forecasted within the area and the National Weather Service’s  storm warning for rain accumulation and for the safety of our employees, it is hereby ORDERED that the Waco offices of the United States District Courts, the United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pre-Trial Services Office, and the United States Federal Public Defender shall be closed on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 9:00am to 5pm. Waco Delayed Opening.

Public Notice: Reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge, El Paso, Texas

Posted: August 10, 2026
The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Robert C. Castaneda is due to expire on March 31, 2027.  The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Castaneda to a new eight-year term.  Comments are invited from members of the bar and the public as to whether U.S. Magistrate Judge Castaneda should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the Court.  All comments should be directed Continue reading →

Pro Se Law Clerk Positions

Posted: July 20, 2026
Due to a significant increase in civil filings, the Western District of Texas is currently accepting applications for multiple Pro Se law clerk positions.  These positions will be allocated to the chambers of district judges in the Austin, Del Rio, El Paso, Midland, San Antonio, and Waco divisions.  Based on current data, funding for the positions is expected to last at least until December 31, 2028, and may be renewed thereafter, depending on the availability of funds.  The positions are open for an immediate start.  Continue reading →
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