To provide a forum for the peaceful resolution of civil disputes and criminal prosecutions in an efficient and fair process under law, ensuring accessibility to the courts in a dignified, courteous and professional manner to a diverse society.
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
MG Williams Justice Center
Bldg. 5794, Tank Destroyer Blvd.
Fort Hood, Texas 76544-0507
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
655 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., Room G65
San Antonio, Texas 78206
Waco
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
800 Franklin Ave., Room 380
Waco, Texas 76701
- Order Confirming and Extending Merit Selection Panel – Austin Division
The court has entered an Order confirming and extending a Merit Selection Panel in the Austin Division of the Western District of Texas. The Merit Selection Panel will assist the judges of the court in the selection and appointment of a new U.S. Magistrate Judge to replace U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew W. Austin upon his retirement.
- Jury Duty Phone Scam
The U.S. Marshals and the FBI are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. During these calls, scammers attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest due to a claim of identity theft, failing to report for jury duty, or other offenses. Anyone who suspects a jury scam should not provide the requested information, hang up the phone, and immediately notify the U.S. District Clerk’s Office of the U.S. District Court in their area, as well as local law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission.
- Special Order Concerning Admission of Attorneys – May 19, 2020
Chief Judge Orlando L. Garcia has signed the Special Order Concerning Admission of Attorneys which extends the period of time for which the 2019 Federal Court Practice course may be used when applicants are applying to the bar of this court. The entire course must be completed no later than May 31, 2021 in order to fulfill the educational requirements for admission set forth in W.D. Tex. L.R. AT-1(b)(2). Please review the order for additional details. - Additional CJA Assistance
Please call (210) 472-4955, and select option #4, for assistance with CJA matters.
- Attorney Renewal Fees have been suspended
The Attorney Renewal Fee requirement has been suspended until further notice. There is no requirement, at this time, to send in the renewal fee to the U.S. District Clerk's Office.