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Judge Francisco X. Dominguez

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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El Paso County District Courts

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Email • Upon Filing

Motion For Default Judgment, Default Order

Motion, Response, Supporting Documents

Court-wide

Adjournments

Court-wide
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Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

A mediator applicant must certify good standing with the State Bar of Texas and promise to notify the court in writing within five business days after specified sanction, conviction, or license-status changes.

I certify that I am in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. I certify that if I am added to a list for appointments, that if I am subsequently sanctioned by any State Bar for misconduct, convicted of a Class A misdemeanor or Felony, or the status of my law license changes to “not in good standing” with the State Bar of Texas, I will notify the Court in writing within 5 business days of same.

Document Type

Mediator Application Registration Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
El Paso Tx:f2e07963cb2d82d89fe076fc · p. 1|SecMediator Application/Registration Form
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

All motions filed pursuant to Tex. R. Civ. P. 239 (Judgment by Default) and Tex. R. Civ. P. 736 (Expedited Order Proceeding) must strictly adhere to the requirements of the Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

Summary: Motions for default judgment and default orders must strictly comply with the Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

Document Type

Motion For Default Judgment Or Default Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
El Paso Tx:4e40bb4305fcc0898f9951e7 · May 2021 · p. 1|SecStanding Order on Motions for Default Judgment
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

I certify that I am in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Summary: The applicant must certify good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Document Type

Ad Litem Application Registration Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
El Paso Tx:6bc91e2cfcc37bb076346b78 · p. 1|SecAd Litem Application/Registration Form

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Parties and counsel must comply with the Court’s electronic-filing procedures when filing a motion for default judgment or default order.

Finally, the parties and their counsel must comply with this Court’s Standing Order on E-Filing procedures, which includes providing a courtesy copy of the motion for default judgment or default order to the Court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

An attorney added to the appointment list must notify the Court in writing within 5 business days after specified sanctions, convictions, or a change to not-in-good-standing license status.

I certify that if I am added to a list for appointments, that if I am subsequently sanctioned by any State Bar for misconduct, convicted of a Class A misdemeanor or Felony, or the status of my law license changes to “not in good standing” with the State Bar of Texas, I will notify the Court in writing within 5 business days of same.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Ad Litem Application/Registration Form

Service and Proof of Service Rules

A motion for default judgment or default order must include the return of service or proof of service.

Additionally, the parties and their counsel must attach the return of service or proof of service to the motion for default judgment or default order.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Standing Order on Motions for Default Judgment

Courtesy Copy Requirements

All parties and counsel must provide the court a courtesy copy of every electronic filing requiring a hearing or other court action.

All parties and counsel appearing before the 205th District Court shall provide the Court with a courtesy copy of any electronic filing that requires a hearing or other court action.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

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At the time of any electronic filing, parties and counsel must send a courtesy copy through their e-filing service provider to 205DCEfile@epcounty.com.

All parties and counsel are further directed to provide a courtesy copy of any electronic filing through its e-filing service provider at the time of filing by sending it to 205DCEfile@epcounty.com

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

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A courtesy copy of the motion for default judgment or default order must be provided to the Court.

Finally, the parties and their counsel must comply with this Court’s Standing Order on E-Filing procedures, which includes providing a courtesy copy of the motion for default judgment or default order to the Court.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 1 | Standing Order on Motions for Default Judgment

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 69 rules apply across El Paso County District Courts. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Timing

All 14

  • If an objection to a non-jury matter cannot be resolved through conference, the objecting party must file a written objection stating its grounds as soon as reasonably possible.

  • The notice of stay must be filed promptly.

  • A document is generally deemed delivered and filed when the filer sends it to the EFSP, subject to the Sunday filing rule.

E-Filing

All 13

  • For a represented party, the attorney must designate at least one email address in the Texas E-File system’s Service Contacts tab upon the party’s first filing.

  • Electronic filing and service are optional unless a party moves and the court finds good cause to order them in a particular case.

  • Applies to
    Documents that can be filed in a traditional manner

    Documents that may traditionally be filed with the district clerk may generally be filed electronically, subject to the listed exceptions.

Service

All 11

  • Process service must comply with Rule 103 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

  • Applies to
    Papers
    Service
    Other to all parties

    Self-represented litigants must provide copies of all filed papers to every other party or attorney.

  • Applies to
    Hearing notice

    The requesting party must promptly serve all other parties with the hearing details and file a copy of the notice with the clerk.

Filing Requirements

All 9
  • Applies to
    Proposed order
    Must include
    proposed order

    A party requesting a written order must provide the supporting pleading and a proposed order directly to the court by hand delivery or email, as the court prefers.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    An order submitted for signature must reflect the opposing counsel’s or party’s approval as to form or substance, although the court may hear the motion without that approval.

  • Applies to
    Notice of stay

    A party must promptly file a notice of stay detailing the grounds when a statutory or legal stay applies.

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About Judge Francisco X. Dominguez

**Francisco X. Dominguez** is listed as the judge of the 205th District Court. El Paso County publishes no career history, appointment dates or hearing days for this judge.

**Chambers:** Suite 1002, 10th Floor **Phone:** 915-273-3705 **Court coordinator:** Aurora Molina-Estrada

Common questions about Judge Francisco X. Dominguez's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

All parties and counsel must provide the court a courtesy copy of every electronic filing requiring a hearing or other court action.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER ON E-FILING

What must be included with mediator application registration form filings before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A mediator applicant must certify good standing with the State Bar of Texas and promise to notify the court in writing within five business days after specified sanction, conviction, or license-status changes.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Mediator Application/Registration Form

What must be included with motion for default judgment or default order filings before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions for default judgment and default orders must strictly comply with the Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order on Motions for Default Judgment

Is electronic filing required before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Parties and counsel must comply with the Court’s electronic-filing procedures when filing a motion for default judgment or default order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order on Motions for Default Judgment

What filing deadlines does Judge Francisco X. Dominguez set?

An attorney added to the appointment list must notify the Court in writing within 5 business days after specified sanctions, convictions, or a change to not-in-good-standing license status.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ad Litem Application/Registration Form

What rule applies to service for motion for default judgment or default order before Judge Francisco X. Dominguez?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: timing: at filing. A motion for default judgment or default order must include the return of service or proof of service.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Standing Order on Motions for Default Judgment
Complete rules summary for Judge Francisco X. Dominguez

The applicant must certify good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

An attorney added to the appointment list must notify the Court in writing within 5 business days after specified sanctions, convictions, or a change to not-in-good-standing license status.

All parties and counsel must provide the court a courtesy copy of every electronic filing requiring a hearing or other court action.

At the time of any electronic filing, parties and counsel must send a courtesy copy through their e-filing service provider to 205DCEfile@epcounty.com.

A mediator applicant must certify good standing with the State Bar of Texas and promise to notify the court in writing within five business days after specified sanction, conviction, or license-status changes.

Motions for default judgment and default orders must strictly comply with the Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

A motion for default judgment or default order must include the return of service or proof of service.

Parties and counsel must comply with the Court’s electronic-filing procedures when filing a motion for default judgment or default order.

A courtesy copy of the motion for default judgment or default order must be provided to the Court.

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