Court Rules

Bexar County Civil District Courts Courtesy Copy Requirements

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When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting. This page is scoped to Bexar County Civil District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Written copies of summary-judgment motions, including all exhibits, must be provided to opposing counsel and the Court at least seven days in advance.

You must provide written copies of your Motion(s)for Summary Judgment at least 7 days in advance to opposing counsel and the Court, including all exhibits.

Judge Antonia Arteaga

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Civil cases

Required
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The parties to provide courtesy copies of all documents pertaining to matters heard by the Court.

Summary: Parties must provide courtesy copies of all documents pertaining to matters heard by the Court.

Judge Cynthia Marie Chapa

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No later than seven days before the hearing, the parties must provide the Court a complete electronic courtesy copy via email of the motion, response, reply and supporting exhibits.

Summary: Parties must email the Court a complete electronic courtesy copy of the summary judgment motion, response, reply, and supporting exhibits no later than seven days before the hearing.

Judge Rosie Alvarado

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Signed orders will be processed by the District Clerk's office and courtesy copies will be provided to all attorneys/self-represented litigants.

Summary: The District Clerk processes signed orders and provides courtesy copies to all attorneys and self-represented litigants.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Civil casesCourt notice

No later than seven days before the hearing, the parties must provide the Court a complete electronic courtesy copy via email of the motion, response, reply and supporting exhibits. Please ensure all counsel of record and self-represented litigants are copied.

Summary: The parties must email the Court a complete electronic courtesy copy of the summary-judgment motion papers and supporting exhibits no later than seven days before the hearing, copying all counsel and self-represented litigants.

Judge Marisa Flores
Common questions about Bexar County Civil District Courts courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in Bexar County Civil District Courts?

Bexar County Civil District Courts: Courtesy-copy rule applies for signed orders. Details: delivery after signature by court, by mail. The District Clerk processes signed orders and provides courtesy copies to all attorneys and self-represented litigants. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 35, section 225th District Court Local Rules and Procedures

Judge Antonia Arteaga: Details: delivery at least 7 days in advance. Written copies of summary-judgment motions, including all exhibits, must be provided to opposing counsel and the Court at least seven days in advance.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Process for Setting Motions for Summary Judgment Procedures

Judge Marisa Flores: Details: delivery no later than 7 days before hearing, by email. The parties must email the Court a complete electronic courtesy copy of the summary-judgment motion papers and supporting exhibits no later than seven days before the hearing, copying all counsel and self-represented litigants. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section NOTICE REGARDING SETTINGS FOR MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

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