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.

*UPDATED* Due to the inclement weather forecasted within the area and the National Weather Service’s winter storm warnings for ice accumulation with below freezing temperatures, and for employee safety, it is hereby ORDERED that the Waco Division of the Western District of Texas, including the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, United States District Clerks Office, United States Probation Office, United States Pretrial Services Office, and United States Federal Public Defender shall be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 Waco Inclement Weather Closure-Monday , Continue reading →

Due to inclement weather and the National Weather Service’s advisory for snow and ice accumulations and for employee safety, 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 in the Midland-Odessa, Pecos and Apline divisions shall be closed Friday, January 23, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026 Midland-Odessa, Pecos and Alpine Order – Friday and Monday and a delayed opening on Continue reading →

Due to inclement weather and the National Weather Service’s advisory for snow and ice accumulations and for employee safety, with the concurrence of United States District Judges Alan Albright and David Ezra, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Austin Division of the United States District Courts, the United States Magistrate Courts, United States District Clerk’s Office, United States Probation Office, and United States Pretrial Services Office, shall be closed Monday, January 26, 2026 Austin Inclement Weather Closure-Monday and have a delayed opening on January 27, Continue reading →

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

Due to the inclement weather forecasted within the area and the National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for ice accumulation with below freezing temperatures, and for the safety of our employees, it is hereby ORDERED that the Del Rio offices of the United States District Courts, the United States District Clerk, the United States Probation, the United States Pre-Trial Services, and the United States Federal Public Defender shall have a delayed opening on Monday, January 26, 2026 opening at 1:00 pm. Del Rio Courthouse Delayed Continue reading →

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 →

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.

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 Continue reading →