McLennan County 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 McLennan County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service must be accompanied by a written certification identifying the filer's contact information, the recipient's email address, and the date and time of service.
A filer who electronically serves a document upon another party shall make a written certification of such service that shall accompany the document when that document is filed. The written certification shall include, in addition to any other requirements imposed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the following: (i) the filer's e-mail address or telecopier (facsimile machine) number; (ii) the recipient's e-mail address; (iii) the date and time of electronic service; and
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
An electronically served document must include a statement that the electronic transmission was reported as complete.
(iv) a statement that the document was electronically served and that the electronic transmission was reported as complete.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Jury trial setting notice
The attorney setting a case for jury trial must notify all other attorneys of record and pro se parties of the setting and provide the court a copy of the notice.
The attorney setting the case for jury trial shall provide notification of such setting to all other attorneys of record and pro se parties pursuant to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and shall provide the court a copy of such notice.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
A document subject to electronic service must be served before or at the same time it is filed.
Documents to be electronically served upon another party shall be served before the time or at the same time that the document is filed.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Jury trial setting notice
The attorney setting a case for jury trial must notify all other attorneys of record and pro se parties of the setting and provide the court a copy of the notice.
D. The attorney setting the case for jury trial shall provide notification of such setting to all other attorneys of record and pro se parties pursuant to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure , and shall provide the court a copy of such notice.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 24 hours
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Email to all parties
Exhibits must be emailed to all parties and the court reporter at least 24 hours before the hearing.
If you intend to offer any exhibits during the hearing, you will need to email them to all parties and the court reporter no later than 24 hours before the hearing.
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Pro se cases
- Applies to
- Court request
A copy of each written request to the Court must be sent to the opposing party.
Any requests to the Court must be made in writing with the signed statement attached that you have sent a copy to the opposing party.
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Civil cases
- Deadline
- 1 business days
A party must serve written or otherwise verifiable notice of a hearing setting on all other parties within one business day after receiving the setting.
Upon setting a motion or other matter for hearing, a party must serve notice on all other parties in written or other verifiable form, within one business day of receipt of such setting.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Deadline
- 48 hours
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits must be clearly marked with exhibit labels and exchanged at least 48 hours before the hearing.
However, they must be clearly marked with exhibit labels and must be exchanged at least 48 hours before any hearing.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service is permitted only when the receiving party has agreed to receive it or the court has ordered electronic service.
Documents may be electronically served upon a party only where that party has agreed to receive electronic service or where the court has ordered the parties to electronically serve documents.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service completed after 5:00 p.m. in the recipient's time is deemed served on the next day that is not a weekend or legal holiday.
When electronic service is complete after 5:00 p.m. (recipient's time), then the date of service shall be deemed to be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
A document served electronically must be served before or at the time it is filed.
Documents to be electronically served upon another party shall be served before the time or at the same time that the document is filed.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service is permitted only when the receiving party has agreed to receive it or the court has ordered electronic service.
Documents may be electronically served upon a party only where that party has agreed to receive electronic service or where the court has ordered the parties to electronically serve documents.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service is complete when the filer transmits the document to the recipient's email address.
Electronic service shall be complete upon transmission of the document by the filer to the party at the party's e-mail address.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
The date of electronic service is ordinarily the date on which electronic service is complete.
Except as provided by subsection (c) below, the date ofservice shall be the date the electronic service is complete.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service completed after 5:00 p.m. in the recipient's time is deemed served on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
When electronic service is complete after 5:00 p.m. (recipient's time), then the date of service shall be deemed to be the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Documents served electronically must include a statement confirming the electronic service and completion of the electronic transmission.
a statement that the document was electronically served and that the electronic transmission was reported as complete.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026WARNING
Pro se persons must maintain a current address on file with the Clerk.
All persons who do not have a lawyer shall maintain a current address on file with the Clerk.
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- Applies to
- Jury trial setting
The attorney scheduling a jury trial must notify all other attorneys of record and pro se parties of the setting under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and provide the court a copy of the notice.
D. The attorney setting the case for jury trial shall provide notification of such setting to all other attorneys of record and pro se parties pursuant to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure , and shall provide the court a copy of such notice.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026INFO
- Service
- Electronic service
A filer may serve documents electronically by transmitting them to the receiving party's email address.
In addition to the methods of serving documents (other than the citation to be served upon the filing of a cause of action) set forth in TEX. R. CIV. P. 21a, a filer may serve documents upon another party in the case by electronically transmitting the document to that party at the party's email address.
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- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service may be used for documents that are filed traditionally as well as electronically.
A filer may electronically serve a document in instances where the document is traditionally filed as well as in instances where the document is electronically filed.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026INFO
- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service is complete when the filer transmits the document to the party's email address.
Electronic service shall be complete upon transmission of the document by the filer to the party at the party's e-mail address.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026INFO
- Service
- Electronic service
A filer may serve documents on another party electronically by transmitting them to that party's email address.
In addition to the methods of serving documents (other than the citation to be served upon the filing of a cause of action) set forth in TEX. R. CIV. P. 2 la, a filer may serve documents upon another party in the case by electronically transmitting the document to that party at the party's email address.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026INFO
- Service
- Electronic service
Electronic service may be used whether the document is traditionally filed or electronically filed.
A filer may electronically serve a document in instances where the document is traditionally filed as well as in instances where the document is electronically filed.
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A filer who electronically serves a document upon another party shall make a written certification of such service that shall accompany the document when that document is filed. The written certification shall include, in addition to any other requirements imposed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the following: (i) the title's e-mail address or telecopier (facsimile machine) number; (ii) the recipient's e-mail address; (iii) the date and time of electronic service; and
Machine summary
A filer electronically serving a document must file a written service certification with the document that includes the sender's email or telecopier number, recipient's email address, and date and time of electronic service.
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Pro se cases
You must file those papers with the Clerk’s office with a true and correct copy of the papers sent to the opposing party’s attorney, if he/she has one, or to the opposing party if he/she does not have a lawyer. You must also attach a separate page of paper to every document you file with a statement that tells the Court you have mailed a true and correct copy of the paperwork to the lawyer on the other side, or to the other party if they do not have a lawyer. You must sign the statement.
Machine summary
Every filed pleading, answer, motion, or other paper seeking action must be mailed to the opposing party or opposing counsel with a signed service statement on a separate page.
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Pro se cases
- Applies to
- Court setting or order notice ?
You must give notice to the opposing attorney or party of any court setting or order that you have obtained. You must file a copy with the Court of such notice to opposing attorney or party.
Summary: The self-represented litigant must notify opposing counsel or the opposing party of any obtained court setting or order and file a copy of that notice with the Court.
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- Service
- Electronic service ?
Whenever a party has the right or is required to do some act within a prescribed period of time after service of a document upon the party and that document is electronically served, then three days shall be added to the prescribed period of time.
Summary: Three days are added to the prescribed period for an act when the document was electronically served.
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- Service
- Electronic service ?
A party who electronically files a document is not required to electronically serve documents upon other parties unless the court has ordered the parties to electronically serve documents.
Summary: Electronic filing alone does not require electronic service on other parties unless the court orders electronic service.
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- Service
- Electronic service to all parties ?
By virtue ofelectronically filing a document or serving a document or by agreeing to accept service, a filer additionally agrees to provide information regarding any change in his or her e-mail address to TexasOnline, the district clerk, and all parties in the case.
Summary: A filer who electronically files or serves documents, or agrees to accept service, must provide notice of any email-address change to TexasOnline, the district clerk, and all case parties.
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- Service
- Electronic service ?
Whenever a party has the right or is required to do some act within a prescribed period of time after service ofa document upon the party and that document is electronically served, then three days shall be added to the prescribed period of time.
Summary: Three days are added to a prescribed period for acting after electronic service.
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Pursuant to Texas Rule ofCivil Procedure 21 a, notice to a person with1:mt a lawyer shall be made by notice in open court, or personal service, or service to the current.address on file with the clerk by sending notice both certified and first-class mail.
Summary: Notice to a pro se person may be made by open-court notice, personal service, or certified and first-class mail to the current address on file with the clerk.
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- Service
- Electronic service ?
A party who electronically files a document is not required to electronically serve documents upon other parties unless the court has ordered the parties to electronically serve documents.
Summary: Electronic filing alone does not require electronic service unless the court orders it.
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Civil cases
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Email to court ?
Exhibits may be e-mailed to the Court Reporter and Court Administrator prior to the hearings.
Summary: Exhibits may be emailed to the Court Reporter and Court Administrator before a hearing.
What rule applies to e-service in McLennan County District Courts?
McLennan County District Courts: Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: method: e-service. Electronic service must be accompanied by a written certification identifying the filer's contact information, the recipient's email address, and the date and time of service.
Judge Edward (Alan) A. Bennett: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, timing: before filing. A document subject to electronic service must be served before or at the same time it is filed.
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What rule applies to service for jury trial setting notice in McLennan County District Courts?
Judge Edward (Alan) A. Bennett: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. The attorney setting a case for jury trial must notify all other attorneys of record and pro se parties of the setting and provide the court a copy of the notice.
What rule applies to service for exhibits in McLennan County District Courts?
Judge Ryan Alexander Luna: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties, timing: 24 hours before hearing. Exhibits must be emailed to all parties and the court reporter at least 24 hours before the hearing.
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What rule applies to service for court request in McLennan County District Courts?
Judge Ryan Alexander Luna: Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. A copy of each written request to the Court must be sent to the opposing party.
What rule applies to serving all parties in McLennan County District Courts?
Judge Ryan Alexander Luna: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 1 business days. A party must serve written or otherwise verifiable notice of a hearing setting on all other parties within one business day after receiving the setting.
What service or proof of service rules apply in McLennan County District Courts?
Judge Edward (Alan) A. Bennett: The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Pro se persons must maintain a current address on file with the Clerk.
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