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
- General Order Lifting Stay In Civil Matters Involving The United States As A Party
On January 17, 2019 an Amended General Order suspended all civil litigation in which the United States of America, its agencies, its officers or employees was a party. It is Ordered that the stay entered by the Amended General Order is hereby Lifted.
General Order Lifting Stay In Civil Matters Involving the United States as a Party.
- Amended Order Appointing Merit Selection Panel To Consider Appointment Of United States Magistrate Judge (Austin Division)
The court is advised that the Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States will authorize the appointment of a new magistrate judge in the Austin Division of the Western District of Texas for a term commencing on or after April 1, 2019. It is Ordered that a Merit Selection Panel is hereby established in the Austin Division of this District to assist the Judges of the court in the selection and appointment of a new United States Magistrate Judge and any other matter that the Judges may assign to the panel.
- Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge, Del Rio, Texas
The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Victor Roberto Garcia is due to expire on May 13, 2019. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Garcia 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.
Public Notice for Reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge, Del Rio, Texas
- 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 Federal Court Practice 2017 course may be used when applicants are applying to the bar of this court.
Please review the order for additional details.
- Jury Scams Target Even Unlikely Victims
The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. Anyone who suspects a jury scam should not provide the requested information, hang up the phone, and immediately notify the Clerk of Court’s Office of the U.S. District Court in their area, as well as local law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission.