Power Act Virtual Event on Tuesday, June 24th at 12:00pm CST

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 Continue reading →

Del Rio Courthouse Closure on April 18, 2025

By Order of the Court, the Del Rio Division will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pretrial Services Office and the United States Federal Public Defender Office. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Del Rio Order.

Public Notice: Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge, San Antonio, Texas

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 San Antonio, Texas. The application must be received no later than 5:00 PM (Central Time) Friday, May 16, 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, Continue reading →

Midland-Odessa Courthouse Closure on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

By Order of the Court, the Midland-Odessa division will be closed on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, and the United States Pretrial Services Office. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Midland-Odessa Order.

Austin Courthouse Closure on April 18, 2025

By Order of the Court, the Austin division will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, and the United States Pretrial Services Office. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Austin Order.

San Antonio Courthouse Closure on April 18, 2025 and May 2, 2025

By Order of the Court, the San Antonio division will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 and May 2, 2025. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pretrial Services Office and Executive Offices of the U.S. District Clerk. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the San Antonio Order for April 18th and San Antonio Order for Continue reading →

Public Notice: Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge, San Antonio, Texas

The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer is due to expire on September 26, 2025.  The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Farrer to a new eight-year term.  Comments are invited from members of the bar and the public as to whether U.S. Magistrate Judge Farrer should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the Court.  All comments should be directed Continue reading →

El Paso Courthouse Closure on Friday, April 18, 2025

By Order of the Court, the El Paso division will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, and the United States Pretrial Services Office. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the El Paso Order.

Midland-Odessa and Pecos Courthouse Closure on Friday, April 18, 2025

By Order of the Court, the Midland-Odessa and Pecos divisions will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. This order affects the offices of the United States District Courts, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pretrial Services Office and the United States Federal Public Defender Office. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Midland-Odessa Order.

Waco Courthouse Closure on Friday, April 18, 2025

By order of the court the United States Courthouse in Waco, Texas, including the offices of the United States District Court, United States Magistrate Court, United States District Clerk, United States Probation, United States Pretrial Services, and Federal Public Defender will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Waco Order.