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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

General Order Regarding Speedy Trial Act in Midland-Odessa and Pecos

Posted: February 18, 2026
This announcement is for the Midland-Odessa and Pecos divisions. Due to a measles outbreak currently impacting West Texas Detention Facility and its implications on speedy trial rights under 18 U.S.C. 3161, the Court finds that the end of justice outweigh the interest of the Defendants and of the public in a speedy trial, and that the period of time from February 12, 2026 through March 4, 2026, is excludable time within the Speedy Trial Act 18 U.S.C. 3161 and is hereby EXCLUDED from respective speedy Continue reading →

Midland-Odessa and Pecos Courthouse Closure on April 3, 2026

Posted: February 18, 2026
By Order of the Court, the Midland-Odessa and Pecos United States Federal Courthouses will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. Click the title of this news item to view the Midland-Odessa and Pecos Order.

Waco Courthouse Closure on March 13, 2026 and April 3, 2026

Posted: February 17, 2026
By Order of the Court, the Waco United States Federal Courthouse shall be closed to the public on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. Click the title of this news item to view the March Order and April Order.

Waco Courthouse Closure on Thursday, March 26, 2026

Posted: February 5, 2026
By Order of the Court, the Waco United States Federal Courthouse shall be closed to the public on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for the facilitation of mandatory training. Click the title of this news item to view the Waco Order.

Term Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney – San Antonio, TX

Posted: January 23, 2026
The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is recruiting for a term law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Chestney for 2027-2028. The term law clerk assists the magistrate judge with the civil docket by preparing the judge for hearings, researching legal issues, and drafting initial drafts of orders and reports and recommendations. The term law clerk also supports the magistrate judge with the criminal docket by managing warrant and other requests from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and by researching criminal Continue reading →

Judicial Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge – El Paso, TX

Posted: December 22, 2025
The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for a Judicial Law Clerk (Career or Term) to support a United States Magistrate Judge in the El Paso Division.  The position provides essential legal, administrative, and case-related support to a United States Magistrate Judge.  This role is integral to the effective operation of chambers and require professionalism, discretion, teamwork, and a strong commitment to public service. Job Announcement for Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge El Paso, TX.
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