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
- Orders re: Office Closure on April 10, 2020
By Orders of the Court, the following Divisions and Offices will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020. These orders affect the U.S. District Court, U.S. Magistrate Court, U.S. District Clerk's Office, U.S. Probation Office, U.S. Pretrial Services Office and the Federal Public Defender.
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Notice
The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in conjunction with our partners at the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the General Services Administration (GSA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are taking the necessary steps to help ensure the safety of every person who has business in the courthouse. Click here to read more - Public Notice: Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge, Austin, Texas
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in Austin, Texas. The Western District of Texas is accepting applications for this position at this time. Additional information regarding the appointment and an application form are listed below.
Public Notice For Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge
- Additional CJA Assistance
Please call (210) 472-4955, and select option #4, for assistance with CJA matters.
- Special Order Concerning Admission of Attorneys
Chief Judge 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, 2020 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.
- 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.