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 Closing John H. Wood, Jr. United States Courthouse on Friday, April 26, 2019 for the Battle of Flowers Parade
By Order of the Court, the San Antonio Division will be closed on Friday, April 26, 2019, for the Battle of Flowers Parade. This order affects the U.S. District Courts, U.S. Magistrate Courts, U.S. District Clerk's Office, U.S. Probation Office, U.S. Pretrial Services Office and the U.S. Public Defender's Office.
- 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.
- 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.
- Office Closures on April 19, 2019
By Orders of the Court, the following Divisions and Offices will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019. 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.
Austin Division
El Paso Division
Midland-Odessa and Pecos Divisions, Alpine Office
San Antonio Division
Waco Division, Fort Hood and Temple Offices - 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.