Judge Chad Dwayne Bradshaw
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits, Documents, Reports
- On Day Of Trial
Pleadings, Brief In Support Of Motion, Proposed Division Of Property, Trial Inventory And Appraisement, Exhibits
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Clerk
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
All exhibits should be pre-marked and exchanged with the opposing party or counsel no later than three days before the merits trial.
All Exhibits should be pre-marked and exchanged with opposing counsel (or party, if pro se) not later than three (3) days prior to final trial on the merits.
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
An updated Inventory and Appraisement must be provided at the time of final trial.
Updated Inventory and appraisements are required at the time of final trial.
Document Type
Inventory And Appraisement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must obtain a court scheduling order containing dates for all pretrial matters at the end of the Temporary Orders hearing or when submitting Agreed Temporary Orders.
Counsel shall obtain a Scheduling Order (SO) from the Court Coordinator at the end of the hearing on Temporary Orders, or on submission of Agreed Temporary Orders, with dates for all pre-trial matters inserted in the pre-approved SO from the Court.
Document Type
Scheduling Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A current, signed Financial Information Statement with the latest pay stub and most recent W-2 must be submitted at the Temporary Orders and Merits hearing.
Current and signed Financial Information Statement (including last pay stub and most Recent W-2) are required at the time of the hearing on Temporary Orders and Merits (a pre-approved form is available online at the Court's website).
Document Type
Financial Information Statement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must prepare and submit a Proposed Division of Property at the start of trial.
Counsel shall prepare "Proposed Division of Property" and submit same to the Court at the start of the trial.
Document Type
Proposed Division Of Property
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
All plea papers must be completed before the Court Coordinator schedules an off-docket plea.
All plea papers must be completed before the Coordinator will schedule an off-docket plea.
Document Type
Plea Papers
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
In cases involving property division, the parties must file a current Inventory and Appraisement and a Proposed Property Division at least 5 days before trial.
6. In cases involving property division, the parties shall file a current (up to date) Inventory and Appraisement and a Proposed Property Division no later than 5 days prior to trial.
Document Type
Inventory And Appraisement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Each party must file proof of completing the For Kids Sake Course or an equivalent parenting program.
12. Each party shall file proof of completion of For Kids Sake Course, or an equivalent parenting program.
Document Type
Proof Of Completion For Kids Sake Course
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A current, signed Financial Information Statement must be presented to the Court on the day of trial.
8. A current and signed Financial Information Statement shall be presented to the Court on the day of trial.
Document Type
Financial Information Statement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
At a family-case pre-trial setting, counsel's announcement should address contested issues, trial readiness, trial length, jury status, unresolved ancillary issues, and any custody-evaluation or amicus appointment status.
Counsel's announcement at pre-trial setting (family cases) should include a statement of the contested issues, whether counsel is ready or not ready for trial, estimate of number of hours or days for trial, whether the case is a jury or non-jury case, if there are any ancillary issues as yet unresolved such as discovery matters and, if custody is an issue, whether a child custody evaluation has been completed or an Amicus appointed for the case.
Document Type
Pretrial Announcement
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Resets require the signature of Defense Counsel and the Defendant before submission to Court.
Summary: A criminal reset must be signed by both defense counsel and the defendant before submission to the Court.
Document Type
Reset
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All pleadings must be e-filed through the District Clerk's Office, and proposed orders must be e-filed for the Court's e-signature.
**All pleadings** are to be filed through the District Clerk's Office by e-filing. Proposed Orders are to be e-filed for the Court's e-signature.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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Proposed temporary restraining orders must be electronically filed with the District Clerk's Office.
Proposed TRO's are to be e-filed with the District Clerk's Office.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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Orders must not be submitted by fax or email.
Please DO NOT use fax or e-mail for Orders.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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All pleadings, motions, and orders must be e-filed with the Brazoria County District Clerk's Office; email and fax filings are not accepted.
No. ALL Pleadings, Motions and Orders are to be e-filed with the Brazoria County District Clerk's Office.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The property-division documents must be filed no later than 5 days before trial.
6. In cases involving property division, the parties shall file a current (up to date) Inventory and Appraisement and a Proposed Property Division no later than 5 days prior to trial.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A party seeking Zoom participation for itself, a witness, or another party must provide the notice required by Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 21(b) and 21(d) and obtain court permission.
In all court proceedings, any party requesting to participate or have a witness or other party participate by Zoom must provide proper notice of that fact as required by Rules 21(b) and 21(d) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and obtain permission from the Court.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of exhibits, documents, and reports offered at trial must be provided to the Court on the day of trial.
9. A "courtesy copy" of exhibits, documents and reports to be offered at trial shall be provided to the Court on the day of trial.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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The court requests courtesy copies of specified family-case pleadings and related documents, including pleadings filed on the hearing day, the brief in support with attached cases, proposed property division, trial inventory and appraisal, and intended trial exhibits.
When, if ever, do you want a court copy (“courtesy copy”) of pleadings? Family cases- 1. Pleadings filed on the day of the hearing 2. Brief in support of motion with cases attached 3. Proposed Division of Property 4. Trial Inventory and Appraisement 5. Exhibits intended to be admitted at the hearing or trial
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
All filings and court minutes in cases involving the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a party are confidential and must be sealed.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all lings and minutes ofthe Court in cases in which the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services appeaxs as a party are condential and shall be SEALED.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Family case pre-trial and trial dates, including jury and non-jury dates, must be arranged through Deana Lycka by email.
Family Cases-Contact Deana Lycka for all pre-trial dates and trial dates (jury and non-jury) at dcourt300coordinator@brazoriacountytx.gov
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
Page 2 | Pre-trial conferences, scheduling, and docket schedules
Criminal case pre-trial settings must be arranged through the Criminal Court Administrator by phone or email.
Criminal cases-Contact Criminal Court Administrator, Krystal Brooks, at 979.864.1263 or 281.756.1263 or by email at krystalb@brazoriacountytx.gov for all pre-trial settings.
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When setting a pre-trial motion involving Daubert issues or Limine motions, advise the Coordinator so the Court can schedule a separate hearing.
In the event there are any Daubert issues or Limine motions to be heard, advise the Coordinator when setting the Pre-trial motion so as to enable the Court to schedule a separate hearing on the motions.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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The Court may be contacted by email for general information and questions, requests to set matters, or notices that attorneys or parties are running late.
Yes, for general information and questions, to request settings or if attorneys or parties are running late.
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For criminal cases, contact the Criminal Court Administrator, Krystal Brooks, by phone or email.
Criminal cases- Contact the Criminal Court Administrator, Krystal Brooks, at 979.864.1263 or 281.756.1263 or by e-mail at krystalb@brazoriacountytx.gov
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
Page 2 | Pre-trial conferences, scheduling, and docket schedules
For family cases, contact the Court Coordinator, Deana Lycka, by email.
Family cases-Contact the Court Coordinator, Deana Lycka, at dcourt300coordinator@brazoriacountytx.gov
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Page 2 | Pre-trial conferences, scheduling, and docket schedules
Counsel or a pro se party must contact the Court Coordinator by email to schedule an uncontested hearing, which will be set on the first available date on a first-come/first-served basis.
The Court hears uncontested matters Tuesday-Friday at 8:30a.m. in front of the Associate Judge. Counsel or Pro Se party should contact the Court Coordinator by email to schedule an uncontested hearing. The Court Coordinator will set the matter on the first available date on a first-come/first-served basis.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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