Judge Terence M. Davis
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Attorneys should provide one paper copy of trial exhibits, with plaintiffs or petitioners using a white exhibit binder and defendants or respondents using a black binder.
Attorneys should provide one paper copy of their exhibits they intend to use at trial. This paper copy will be for the jury to have with them during deliberations. Plaintiffs or Petitioners should use a white exhibit binder, and Defendants or Respondents should use a black binder.
Paper
Document Filing Requirements15 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Every proposed order must be submitted as a stand-alone filing rather than attached to a motion.
All proposed orders must be filed as a “stand-alone filing” and not attached to a motion.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A proposed support decision is required whenever child support or spousal support is involved.
Proposed Support Decisions – If child support or spousal support is involved, this is required.
Document Type
Proposed Support Decision
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Every docket control order must be filed as a stand-alone proposed order.
All Docket Control Orders must be filed as a stand-alone proposed order.
Document Type
Docket Control Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
When a motion to withdraw is opposed, both parties must file their respective motions, objections or responses, and proposed orders, and set the matter for a hearing.
If the motion to withdraw is opposed, both parties shall file their respective motions, objections or responses, and proposed orders, and set the matter for a hearing.
Document Type
Motion To Withdraw
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits intended for use at a hearing must be uploaded through the Court’s website using its link and instructions.
Required- If you intend to offer any exhibits at your hearing, you must navigate to the Court’s website, and use the link and instructions to properly upload your exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibits
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
The clerk notifies the court of a proposed order when the stand-alone order is filed, not when the related motion is filed.
The Clerk will only notify the Court when a proposed stand-alone order is filed, not when a motion is filed.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Counsel should bring a proposed order supporting the relief requested.
Bring a proposed order supporting your requested relief.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Every motion should include a certificate of conference.
All motions should include a certificate of conference.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Every proposed order should contain a blank for the reset date.
All proposed orders should include a blank for the reset date.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
A motion to withdraw as counsel should be filed with a proposed order.
The party seeking to withdraw as counsel should file their motion and proposed order with the clerk.
Document Type
Motion To Withdraw
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Highlighted case law intended to support a motion should be uploaded through the Court’s requested-documents portal, with the opposing party included on the form where requested.
If you have any legal briefings or case law that you intend to use to support your argument, the Court requests that you upload a copy of any highlighted case law that supports your motion using the “Ct. Requested Documents” upload portal on the Court’s website and include opposing party on the form where requested.
Document Type
Case Law
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The parties shall bring a paper copy for the Court as well or upload to the “Ct. Requested Documents” link on the Court’s website as well.
Summary: The parties must provide the court with a paper copy or upload of the proposed disposition of issues.
Document Type
Proposed Disposition Of Issues
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The proposed order must also have the signatures indicating the agreement to the motion and set forth all upcoming hearing dates/settings.
Summary: A proposed order for a motion to withdraw must include signatures indicating agreement and list all upcoming hearing dates and settings.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
The motion must include a certificate of conference clearly stating if the client and opposing party oppose or agree to the motion and indicate any upcoming hearings or deadlines.
Summary: A motion to withdraw must include a certificate of conference stating whether the client and opposing party oppose or agree and identifying upcoming hearings or deadlines.
Document Type
Motion To Withdraw
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A party should file their motion and a stand-alone proposed order as required by Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Summary: A continuance motion should be filed with a stand-alone proposed order.
Document Type
Continuance Motion
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A proponent of virtual testimony must email written notice to all parties, counsel, and Shirley Pogue at least seven days before the hearing, identifying the virtual witnesses and confirming the proponent understands the conditions.
The proponent of virtual testimony shall give written notice via email to all parties/counsel and Shirley Pogue at shirley.pogue@wilcotx.gov at least seven(7) days prior to the hearing of which witnesses will be appearing virtually and confirmation that they understand these conditions;
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 6 | VIRTUAL TESTIMONY
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A summary judgment hearing may be scheduled online for up to one hour, subject to the Docket Control Order and the TRCP.
Except as limited by the Docket Control Order or the TRCP, you can schedule your summary judgment hearing online for up to one (1) hour.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
Page 5 | SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Chambers Communication Rules
The court permits communication only by email through Shirley Pogue at the listed address.
Email is the only form of communication for this Court through Shirley.Pogue@wilcotx.gov
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Page 1 | GENERAL INFORMATION — 1. Contacting the Court
Transcript requests should be emailed to Steven Stogel at the stated address.
For all transcript requests, email Steven Stogel at Steven.stogel@wilcotx.gov.
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Page 5 | TRANSCRIPTS
Questions about exhibits may be emailed to Steven Stogel at the stated address.
If you have any questions about exhibits, email Steven Stogel at Steven.stogel@wilcotx.gov.
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Page 6 | UPLOADING EXHIBITS & JURY BINDER
Parties should contact Shirley Pogue when they cannot agree on a hearing schedule.
If the parties are unable to reach an agreement on the scheduling of a hearing, please contact Shirley Pogue.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | GENERAL INFORMATION — 4. Setting Hearings