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Waco Courthouse Closure for March 29, 2024 and July 5, 2024

By Order of the Court, the Waco Division will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 and Friday, July 5, 2024.  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, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and U.S. Federal Public Defender Office. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Waco Order.

Inclement Weather Alert: Waco Division – Delayed Opening

Due to inclement weather, the Court has ordered the opening of the Waco Federal Courthouse on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:00 am.  This order affects the U.S. District and Magistrate Courts, the U.S. District Clerk’s Office, the U.S. Probation Office, and the U.S. Pretrial Services Office.  Please click the title of this News item to view the Waco General Order.

Proposed Chapter 14 of the Pattern Jury Instructions (Civil Cases) — Trademark and Service Mark Claims

The committee on Civil Pattern Jury Instructions of the Fifth Circuit District Judge Association is requesting comments on proposed Chapter 14 of the Pattern Jury Instructions (Civil Cases): a new chapter that covers Trademark and Service Mark Claims. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Draft Fifth Circuit Trademark Jury Instructions and Trademark and Service Mark Comment Request.

Del Rio Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

By  Order of the Court, the Del Rio Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Friday, November 24, 2023, Tuesday, December 26, 2023, and Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  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, Federal Public Defender’s Office and the Executive Offices of the U.S. District Clerk. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Del Rio Order.

El Paso Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

By Order of the Court, the El Paso Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 beginning at 12pm,  Friday, November 24, 2023 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  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 Executive Offices of the U.S. District Clerk. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the El Paso Order.

Austin Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

By Order of the Court, the Austin Division will be closed beginning Wednesday, November 22, 2023,  Friday, November 24, 2023, Friday, December 22, 2023, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 and Friday, December 29, 2023.  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 Executive Offices of the U.S. District Clerk. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Austin Order.

Standing Appointment Orders – Regarding Amendment 821

Regarding the upcoming guidelines to Amendment 821, please find Standing Appointment Orders dated September 21, 2023 and September 22, 2023 for divisional offices in Western District of Texas.    Please click the title of this News item to view the divisional orders for each division. Midland/Odessa Order Pecos Order Austin Order Waco Order El Paso Order San Antonio Order

Midland/Odessa and Pecos Courthouses Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

By Order of the Court, the Midland/Odessa and Pecos Divisions will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Friday, November 24, 2023, Friday, December 22, 2023, Tuesday, December 26, 2023, and Friday, December 29, 2023. 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 Executive Offices of the U.S. District Clerk. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Midland/Odessa and Pecos Order.

Waco U.S. Courthouse Holiday Closure for Thanksgiving and Christmas

By Order of the Court, the Waco Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Friday, November 24, 2023, Friday, December 22, 2023, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 and Friday, December 29, 2023. 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 Executive Offices of the U.S. District Clerk. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Waco Order.