By Order of the Court, the El Paso Division will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk, the United States Probation, and the United States Pretrial Services. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the El Paso Order.
This announcement is for the El Paso, 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
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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 April 3rd Order.
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.
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.
Due to inclement weather and the National Weather Service’s advisory for hazardous icy conditions and below freezing temperatures and for employee safety, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the United States District Courts, the United States Magistrate Courts, United States District Clerk’s Office, United States Probation Office, United States Pretrial Services Office, and the Executive Office of the U.S. District Clerk shall be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. San Antonio Division Closure Order
The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Ronald C. Griffin is due to expire on August 12, 2026. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Griffin to a new eight-year term. Comments are invited from members of the bar and the public as to whether U.S. Magistrate Judge Griffin should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the Court. All comments should be directed
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas at San Antonio. The posting is currently open and accepting applications for United States Bankruptcy Judge in San Antonio, Texas. The application must be received no later than Friday, August 29, 2025. Questions or interest related to this position, go to www.ca5.uscourts.gov. Additional information regarding the appointment is listed below by clicking the
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The POWER Act requires every federal district in the U.S. to host at least one public event annually to promote free legal services to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This year, the judges of the Western District of Texas have joined with districts from around the country to host a CLE which is FREE. We encourage you to participate. You can log-in for the live stream at noon (Central Time) on Tuesday June 24 or watch a recording later
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With the authorization of the United States Judicial Conference, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for the appointment of one position as full-time United States Magistrate Judge in Waco, Texas. The application must be received no later than 5:00 PM (Central Time) June 6, 2025. Questions may be directed to Human Resources, (210) 249-4034. Additional information regarding the appointment and an application form are listed below. Public Notice For Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge, Waco, Texas
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