El Paso County District Courts Document Filing Requirements
12 rules from official source documents
9 of 12 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.
Required elements, certificates, and structural requirements for court documents. This page is scoped to El Paso County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- 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.
A party requesting a written order on any matter shall provide directly to the court, either by hand delivery or email, based on the court’s preference, a copy of the pleading supporting that request and a proposed order.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of stay
A party must promptly file a notice of stay detailing the grounds when a statutory or legal stay applies.
If a case is required to be stayed pursuant to any law, such as protection under the bankruptcy laws, suggestion of death, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or abatement, the party must promptly file a notice of stay describing in detail the grounds for the stay.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of stay discharge
The party that filed the initial stay notice must file a written notice with the affected courts once the stay grounds are discharged or concluded.
Once the grounds for stay are discharged or concluded, the party who filed the initial notice of stay must file a notice in writing to the affected courts.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Mediation report
The mediator must provide the court with a report stating whether settlement was obtained.
The mediator shall provide to the court a report as to whether or not a settlement was obtained.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed order
- Must include
- proposed order
A party requesting a written order must provide a proposed order complying with Local Rule 3.04.
A parfy requesting a wrinen order on any matter shall provide directly to the Court a hard copy of the pleading supporting that request and a proposed order in compliance with Local Rule 3.04.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed jury charge
The proposed jury charge must include any reasonably anticipated special issues and requested special instructions.
Parties shall provide a hard copy of the proposed jury charge including any special issues or requested special instructions that are reasonably anticipated.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Media coverage notice
A media coverage request must be signed by an agent of each participating media agency and acknowledge receipt of the guidelines and their binding effect.
The notice filed shall be signed by an agent of each specific media agency that intends to cover a proceeding or a trial and the notice will contain an acknowledgement that such media agency and agent has received a copy of these guidelines and that these guidelines are binding upon said agency and agent.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Mediator application registration form
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.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
- 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.
Any order presented for the court’s signature must reflect approval as to form or substance of the opposing counsel or party. Absent such approval, a motion for entry or order may be heard before the court will sign the order.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
- Applies to
- Electronically filed document
In addition to the information required on a pleading by TEX. R. CIV. P. 57, a filer must include an e-mail address on any electronically-filed document.
Summary: Every electronically filed document must include the filer's e-mail address.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Motion for default judgment or default order ?
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.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
Civil cases
- Applies to
- Ad litem application registration form ?
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.
What must be included with proposed order filings in El Paso County District Courts?
The rule requires 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.
2 more rules answer this question in the list above.
What must be included with notice of stay filings in El Paso County District Courts?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A party must promptly file a notice of stay detailing the grounds when a statutory or legal stay applies.
What must be included with notice of stay discharge filings in El Paso County District Courts?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The party that filed the initial stay notice must file a written notice with the affected courts once the stay grounds are discharged or concluded.
What must be included with mediation report filings in El Paso County District Courts?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The mediator must provide the court with a report stating whether settlement was obtained.
What must be included with proposed jury charge filings in El Paso County District Courts?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The proposed jury charge must include any reasonably anticipated special issues and requested special instructions.
What must be included with media coverage notice filings in El Paso County District Courts?
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A media coverage request must be signed by an agent of each participating media agency and acknowledge receipt of the guidelines and their binding effect.
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