Dallas County Civil District Courts Service and Proof of Service Rules
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E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements. This page is scoped to Dallas County Civil District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Civil cases
Applicant must file and serve all argument and supporting evidence at least 10 days before the TI hearing.
10 Days before TI Hearing – Applicant must file and serve all argument and supporting evidence including the final affidavits (see ¶1) and excerpts of discovery;
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Civil cases
Respondent must file and serve all responsive evidence at least 4 days before the TI hearing.
4 Days before TI Hearing – Respondent must file and serve all responsive evidence including affidavits and excerpts of discovery;
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Civil cases
- Service
Service is not deemed perfected unless copies are mailed to the defendant by both certified mail (return receipt requested) and regular first-class mail at the authorized address.
1. A copy of the citation, Petition, (INSERT OTHER ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS),and this Order shall be mailed by BOTH certified mail, return receipt requested, AND by regular first-class mail to the Defendant at the same address at which service is authorized above;
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Court notice
- Service
- Electronic service
Texas attorneys with incorrect eService email addresses should update them on the State Bar website at texasbar.com/eservice.
Starting October 1, if you are a Texas attorney and your eService email address in eFileTX is incorrect, please update it on the State Bar website at texasbar.com/eservice.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026INFO
Court notice
- Service
- Electronic service
Non-attorneys can add themselves as eService contacts by setting up their Service Contacts list and adding themselves to the case.
If you are not an attorney you can still add yourself as an eService contact. You will need to setup your Service Contacts list and add yourself to the case.
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Civil cases
The return of service shall otherwise be made in accordance with Rule 107 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the return of service of the person executing service pursuant to this Order shall otherwise be made in accordance with Rule 107 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Civil cases
- Service
Service of process is deemed complete upon compliance with this order, regardless of whether the defendant signs the certified mail return receipt.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that service of process will be deemed complete upon compliance with this Order, regardless of whether Defendant signs the certified mail return receipt.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Such notice shall be made by filing a Suggestion of Bankruptcy with the clerk of the Court and serving copies on all counsel of record.
Summary: The Suggestion of Bankruptcy must be filed with the clerk of the Court and copies served on all counsel of record.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibits ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
Copies must contemporaneously be directed to opposing Counsel.
Summary: Any copies of exhibits or evidence sent to the Court Reporter must also be sent to opposing counsel at the same time.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Remote participant information ?
- Service
- Email to all parties ?
The attorneys and parties are directed to collaborate and transmit to the Court Reporter in a single submission with a copy to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.
Summary: Attorneys and parties must work together to send a single consolidated remote-access submission to the Court Reporter, copying all counsel and self-represented parties.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
MOVANT MUST SEND LINK TO ALL PARTIES!
Summary: The movant must send the Zoom link to all parties.
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- Deadline
- 2 hours
- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
relief shall notify the opposing party's counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented by counsel in the present controversy, and provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision, except as provided in subparagraph b) hereof.
Summary: Before presenting a TRO application to the Court, the applicant must notify the opposing party (or counsel) and provide a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours in advance, unless an exception applies.
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- Service
- Other to opposing party ?
Other than original petitions and any accompanying applications for temporary restraining order, any documents filed with the Court that relate to requests for expedited relief or to matters set for hearing within seven days of filing must be served upon all opposing parties in a manner that will ensure receipt of the papers by them on the same day the papers are filed with the Court or Clerk.
Summary: Documents involving expedited relief or hearings within seven days must be served on all opposing parties the same day they are filed, except original petitions and TRO applications.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
You will not be able to file a new case and then have citation and service postponed during this time period. Issues of due diligence will still apply to all cases filed during this time period.
Summary: New cases filed during this period remain subject to citation, service, and due diligence requirements; service cannot be postponed.
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- Deadline
- 0 hours ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Other than original petitions and any accompanying applications for temporary restraining order, any documents filed with the Court that relate to requests for expedited relief or to matters set for hearing within seven days of filing must be served upon all opposing parties in a manner that will ensure receipt of the papers by them on the same day the papers are filed with the Court or Clerk.
Summary: Documents relating to expedited relief or hearings within 7 days must be served on all opposing parties the same day they are filed, in a manner ensuring receipt.
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- Deadline
- 10 calendar days ?
- Service
- Mail to other ?
In the event the client has not consented, a copy of such motion shall be mailed by certified and regular first class mail to the client at his last known address, with a letter advising that the motion will be presented to the Court on or after a certain hour not less than ten days after mailing the letter, and that any objection to such withdrawal should be made to the Court in writing before such time.
Summary: If the client has not consented, the motion must be mailed to the client by certified and regular first class mail with a letter advising the motion will be presented no less than 10 days after mailing.
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- Deadline
- 2 hours
relief shall notify the opposing party's counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented by counsel in the present controversy, and provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision, except as provided in subparagraph b) hereof.
Summary: TRO applicants must notify opposing counsel or party and provide a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before presenting them to the Court.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
IT IS FURTHER, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that service of process may be made upon the Defendant, Perry the Platypus, either: (1) by leaving a true copy of the citation, with a copy of the Petition and this Order authorizing substituted service attached, with anyone over sixteen (16) years of age at, 221B Baker Street, Dallas, Texas 75202; or (2) by firmly affixing a true copy of the citation, with a copy of the Petition and this Order authorizing substitute service attached, to the front door of Defendant's last known usual place of abode or business at the above address.
Summary: Substitute service may be perfected by leaving a copy with anyone over 16 at the defendant's address or by affixing a copy to the front door of the last known abode or business.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
certified mail, return receipt requested, AND by regular mail to the Defendant at the same address at which service is authorized above;
Summary: Substitute service must be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by regular mail to the Defendant at the authorized address.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 30 calendar days ?
- Service
- Mail ?
the return of service shall not be made until 30 days after mailing or until the process server receives back the green card from the post office, whichever date is earlier;
Summary: The return of service may not be made until 30 days after mailing or until the green card is received back, whichever is earlier.
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Civil cases
- Service
service of process will be deemed complete upon compliance with this Order, regardless of whether Defendant signs the certified mail receipt.
Summary: Service of process is deemed complete upon compliance with the Order, regardless of whether the Defendant signs the certified mail receipt.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Personal service ?
service of process may be made upon the Defendant, Perry the Platypus, either: (1) by leaving a true copy of the citation, with a copy of the Petition and this Order authorizing substituted service attached, with anyone over sixteen (16) years of age at, 221B Baker Street, Dallas, Texas 75202; or (2) by firmly affixing a true copy of the citation, with a copy of the Petition and this Order authorizing substitute service attached, to the front door of Defendant's last known usual place of abode or business at the above address.
Summary: Substitute service may be made by leaving the citation, Petition, and Order with anyone over 16 at the address, or by affixing them to the front door of the defendant's last known abode or business.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Citation
- Service
a copy of the citation, Petition, and this Order shall be mailed by BOTH certified mail, return receipt requested, AND by regular mail to the Defendant at the same address at which service is authorized above;
Summary: Substitute service requires mailing the citation, Petition, and Order by both certified mail (return receipt requested) and regular mail to the defendant's address.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 30 calendar days ?
- Service
- Mail ?
the return of service shall not be made until 30 days after mailing or until the process server receives back the green card from the post office, whichever date is earlier;
Summary: The return of service shall not be made until 30 days after mailing or until the green card is received back, whichever is earlier.
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Civil cases
- Service
the return of service shall include a statement setting out the date of mailing and the result of the mailing by certified mail, and the date of mailing and result of same by regular mail (i.e., whether the envelope was returned by the post office, the green card came back signed, etc.);
Summary: The return of service must include a statement of the mailing dates and results for both certified and regular mail.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail ?
a copy of any envelope or green card returned by the post office shall be attached to the return of service.
Summary: A copy of any envelope or green card returned by the post office must be attached to the return of service.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
IT IS FURTHER Ordered, adjudged, and decreed that the return of service of the person executing service pursuant to this Order shall otherwise be made in accordance with Rule 107, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Summary: The return of service must otherwise be made in accordance with Rule 107 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Civil cases
- Service
IT IS FURTHER Ordered, adjudged, and decreed that service of process will be deemed complete upon compliance with this Order, regardless of whether Defendant signs the certified mail receipt.
Summary: Service of process is deemed complete upon compliance with the order, regardless of whether the defendant signs the certified mail receipt.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
My Cousin Vinny: This common failure might be limited to the author’s unique procedures, but could be used to illustrate the necessity of learning each particular court’s rules/requirements with regard to each motion: In a case involving substitute service of process, failing to comply with the additional requirements required before service is deemed to be perfected (i.e., not including result of mailing of certified and regular mail in return of service, not filing a copy of the returned green card, etc.).
Summary: For substitute service, the return of service must include the result of mailing of certified and regular mail, and a copy of the returned green card must be filed.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail to opposing party ?
Must be set for hearing with notice to the obligor(s) via CMRRR and first-class mail. The applicant should bring to the hearing proof that it served the obligor(s) with notice of the hearing date and time.
Summary: 736 foreclosure hearings must be set with notice to obligors via certified mail (CMRRR) and first-class mail, and the applicant must bring proof of service to the hearing.
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- Service
Failure to accept delivery or to pick up mail addressed to the address provided by a self-represented litigant will be considered constructive receipt of the mailed or delivered document and may be established by a postal service receipt for certified or registered mail or comparable proof of delivery.
Summary: A self-represented litigant's failure to accept or pick up mail is constructive receipt, provable by postal service receipt or comparable proof of delivery.
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- Service
- Other ?
I will not serve motions or pleadings in any manner that unfairly limits another party's opportunity to respond.
Summary: Motions and pleadings must not be served in any manner that unfairly limits another party's opportunity to respond.
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Civil cases
Demonstrative aids may be used only if approved by the Court and should be shown to opposing counsel before voir dire commences, to give the opportunity to object.
Summary: Demonstrative aids need court approval and must be shown to opposing counsel before voir dire.
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- Service
- Electronic service to other ?
Send the Zoom link to everyone that you intend to have participate in the proceeding (witnesses, attorneys, parties, etc.)
Summary: The Zoom link must be sent to all intended participants, including witnesses, attorneys, and parties.
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- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Email to opposing party ?
The exhibits should be e-mailed to opposing counsel as well.
Summary: Exhibits must also be emailed to opposing counsel.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Such notice shall be made by filing a Suggestion of Bankruptcy with the clerk of the Court and serving copies on all counsel of record.
Summary: Copies of the Suggestion of Bankruptcy must be served on all counsel of record.
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- Service
Failure to accept delivery or to pick up mail addressed to the address provided by a self-represented litigant will be considered constructive receipt of the mailed or delivered document and may be established by a postal service receipt for certified or registered mail or comparable proof of delivery.
Summary: A self-represented litigant who fails to accept or pick up mail at the address they provided is deemed to have received it; delivery may be proven by a postal receipt for certified or registered mail or comparable proof.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to other ?
The party joining an additional party shall serve a copy of this Order on the new party concurrently with the pleading joining that party.
Summary: A party joining an additional party must serve a copy of this order on the new party at the same time as the joinder pleading.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibits ?
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
Copies must contemporaneously be directed to opposing Counsel.
Summary: Copies of exhibits and evidence must be sent contemporaneously to opposing counsel.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
The attorneys and parties are directed to collaborate and transmit to the Court Reporter in a single submission with a copy to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.
Summary: A copy of the participant information submission must be sent to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.
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- Deadline
- 1 business days ?
- Required
- Always ?
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing ?
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
A party who sets for hearing any motion or other matter must serve written notice of such setting on all parties, with a copy to the Clerk of the Court, within one business day of receipt of such setting.
Summary: A party setting a hearing must serve written notice on all parties, with a copy to the Clerk, within one business day of receiving the setting.
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- Service
Failure to accept delivery or to pick up mail addressed to the address provided by a self-represented litigant will be considered constructive receipt of the mailed or delivered document and may be established by a postal service receipt for certified or registered mail or comparable proof of delivery.
Summary: Failure by a self-represented litigant to accept or pick up mail at the provided address constitutes constructive receipt, provable by postal receipt or comparable proof.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the service made by the above method shall not be deemed perfected unless it also complies with the following provisions:
Summary: Substitute service is not deemed perfected unless it also complies with additional provisions (not fully specified in this excerpt).
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other ?
the return of service of the person executing service pursuant to this Order shall otherwise be made in accordance with Rule 107, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Summary: The return of service must otherwise comply with Rule 107 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
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- Service
- Other to all parties ?
To cancel a hearing, please fax a letter to other counsel/pro se parties. Also e-file a letter to the Court notifying the Court of the cancellation.
Summary: To cancel a hearing, fax a letter to other counsel/pro se parties and e-file a letter to the Court.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
Copies must contemporaneously be directed to opposing Counsel.
Summary: Copies of exhibits must be directed to opposing counsel contemporaneously.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
Copies must contemporaneously be directed to opposing Counsel.
Summary: Copies of exhibits must be contemporaneously directed to opposing counsel.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
Copies must contemporaneously be directed to opposing Counsel.
Summary: Copies of exhibits and evidence must be directed to opposing counsel contemporaneously with delivery to the Court Reporter.
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- Service
- Email to all parties ?
The attorneys and parties are directed to collaborate and transmit to the Court Reporter in a single submission with a copy to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.
Summary: Attorneys and parties must collaborate and transmit participant information to the Court Reporter in a single submission, with a copy to all counsel of record and self-represented parties.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Other to all parties ?
Once the in person; hybrid; or zoom hearing is set, the movant shall provide notice of the hearing date to all parties, including a statement regarding whether the hearing will be in person; hybrid; or via zoom.
Summary: After a hearing is set, the movant must provide notice of the hearing date to all parties, including the hearing format.
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Civil cases
Must be set for hearing with notice to the obligor(s) via CMRRR and first-class mail. It is an applicant should proceed to the hearing with proof that it served the obligor(s) with notice of the hearing date and time.
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736 foreclosure matters must be scheduled with notice to obligors via certified mail return receipt requested and first-class mail, and the applicant must bring proof of service of that notice to the hearing.
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Civil cases
As required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, copies of all proposed exhibits must be contemporaneously directed to all opposing counsel and/or pro se parties.
Summary: Copies of proposed exhibits must be directed to opposing counsel and pro se parties.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Personal service to opposing party ?
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that service of process may be made upon the Defendant, either: 1. By leaving a true copy of the citation, with a copy of the Petition,(INSERT OTHER ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS), and this Order authorizing substituted service attached, with anyone over sixteen (16) years of age at, ADDRESS; or 2. By firmly affixing a true copy of the citation, with a copy of the Petition, (INSERT OTHER ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS),and this Order authorizing substitute service attached, to the front door; if the front door is inaccessible, by attaching a true copy of the citation with copy of the Petition ,(INSERT OTHER ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS),and this Order authorizing substitute service attached, to the front gate of Defendant’s last known usual place of abode at ADDRESS.
Summary: Substituted service may be made by leaving copies with anyone over 16 years of age at the address, or by firmly affixing copies to the front door or, if inaccessible, to the front gate of the defendant's last known abode.
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Civil cases
2 Days after TRO application filed or granted, whichever is later – Applicant must serve final affidavits of all supporting witnesses under Applicant’s control and identify all other supporting witnesses and documents;
Summary: Applicant must serve final affidavits and identify witnesses within 2 days after the TRO application is filed or granted.
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- Service
- Electronic service to opposing party ?
Copies must contemporaneously be directed to opposing Counsel.
Summary: Copies of exhibits or evidence must be contemporaneously directed to opposing counsel.
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Civil cases
- Service
- Mail ?
2. The return of service shall not be made until thirty (30) days after mailing or until the process server receives back the green card from the post office, whichever date is earlier;
Summary: The return of service shall not be filed until 30 days after mailing or until the process server receives the signed green card back from the post office, whichever is earlier.
What rule applies to serving all parties in Dallas County Civil District Courts?
Dallas County Civil District Courts: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. The Suggestion of Bankruptcy must be filed with the clerk of the Court and copies served on all counsel of record. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Dale Tillery: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 0 hours at filing. Documents relating to expedited relief or hearings within 7 days must be served on all opposing parties the same day they are filed, in a manner ensuring receipt. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Gena Slaughter: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Copies of proposed exhibits must be directed to opposing counsel and pro se parties. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to service by mail in Dallas County Civil District Courts?
Dallas County Civil District Courts: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail. A self-represented litigant's failure to accept or pick up mail is constructive receipt, provable by postal service receipt or comparable proof of delivery. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Staci Williams: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail. Service is not deemed perfected unless copies are mailed to the defendant by both certified mail (return receipt requested) and regular first-class mail at the authorized address.
Judge Dale Tillery: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail, timing: 10 calendar days after service. If the client has not consented, the motion must be mailed to the client by certified and regular first class mail with a letter advising the motion will be presented no less than 10 days after mailing. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What service or proof of service rules apply in Dallas County Civil District Courts?
Dallas County Civil District Courts: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Motions and pleadings must not be served in any manner that unfairly limits another party's opportunity to respond. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: before hearing. Applicant must file and serve all argument and supporting evidence at least 10 days before the TI hearing.
Judge Staci Williams: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. The return of service shall otherwise be made in accordance with Rule 107 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
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What rule applies to e-service in Dallas County Civil District Courts?
Judge Dale Tillery: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service. Texas attorneys with incorrect eService email addresses should update them on the State Bar website at texasbar.com/eservice.
Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service. The Zoom link must be sent to all intended participants, including witnesses, attorneys, and parties. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to serving the opposing party in Dallas County Civil District Courts?
Judge Dale Tillery: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 2 hours before hearing. TRO applicants must notify opposing counsel or party and provide a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before presenting them to the Court. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 2 hours before hearing. Before presenting a TRO application to the Court, the applicant must notify the opposing party (or counsel) and provide a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours in advance, unless an exception applies. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Aiesha Redmond: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: before hearing. Demonstrative aids need court approval and must be shown to opposing counsel before voir dire. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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What rule applies to service for exhibits in Dallas County Civil District Courts?
Judge Aiesha Redmond: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the opposing party. Any copies of exhibits or evidence sent to the Court Reporter must also be sent to opposing counsel at the same time. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the opposing party. Exhibits must also be emailed to opposing counsel. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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