Enhanced Courtroom Technology for US District Judge Kathleen Cardone

This courtroom has undergone am audiovisual renovation to provide a modern and more efficient experience for everyone. The updates include a shift to digital audio, upgrading our video system to HDMI, and improving services for attorneys presenting evidence. These changes are designed to ensure that court proceedings run smoothly and effectively. To make the most of this upgraded technology, we ask that all parties involved in courtroom business arrive early or schedule time with the courtroom deputy in advance. This will help ensure you are Continue reading →

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

By Order of the Court, the Waco Division will be closed on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Friday, November 29, 2024, Monday, December 23, 2024 through Friday, December 27, 2024, and Thursday, January 2, 2025. This order affects the offices of the United States District Court, United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk’s Office, the United States Probation Office, the United States Pretrial Services Office, the United States Bankruptcy Court, and the United States Federal Public Defender’s Office. For more Continue reading →

Public Notice: Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge, El Paso, 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 positions as full-time United States Magistrate Judge in El Paso, Texas. The application must be received no later than 5:00 PM (Central Time) Friday, June 21, 2024.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, El Continue reading →

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

Term Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Derek Gilliland – Waco, TX

The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is recruiting for a 2025-2026 term law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland.  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 →

Public Notice: Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge, El Paso, Texas

The current term of the office of United States Magistrate Judge Leon Schydlower is due to expire on November 30, 2023.  The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Schydlower to a new eight-year term.  Comments are invited from members of the bar and the public as to whether U.S. Magistrate Judge Schydlower should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the Court.  All comments should be directed to Continue reading →

El Paso Clerk’s Notice Regarding Sentencing Hearing Procedures USA vs. Crusius

The El Paso division has provided a public notice regarding the procedures in the upcoming Sentencing Hearing for USA vs. Crusius to begin on July 5, 2023 in El Paso, Texas.  It is expected to take several days. For more information regarding these procedures, please click the title for this News item to view the El Paso Clerk’s Notice Regarding Sentencing Procedures USA vs. Crusius.

Document Management Order for Austin Docket – Judge Robert Pitman(January 8, 2024)

The Austin Division has a new Document Management Order from U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman dated January 19, 2024, regarding the Assignment of Cases to United State Magistrate Judges  involving cases pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 2241, 2254, and 2255 and any case in which application to proceed in forma pauperis has been made. Please click the title for this News item to refer to the Austin Order.