Travis Cnty. L. R. Proc. & Decorum 2.2
Cases may be set with the Judicial Aide or Judicial Executive Assistant for Court 1 or 2. Cases will not be set on a docket until consultation among parties is in accordance with the American Board of Trial Advocates' Principles of Civility, Integrity, and Professionalism. The Court may order a pre-trial conference pursuant to Tex. R. Civ. P. 166 at any time.
Courts 1 and 2 shall maintain a central docket. The fact that a case was filed in a court, or that pre-trial matters were heard by a court, does not mean all proceedings will be in that same court.
All civil jury cases should be brought to trial or final disposition within 18 months from the appearance date. Jury cases will be set for a particular week, and will be assigned to a specific day no later than the Friday before the scheduled jury week.
All civil non-jury cases should be brought to trial or final disposition within 12 months from the appearance date. Non-jury cases will be divided into two categories for setting purposes. Those taking less than three hours will be set on a short hearing docket. Those taking more than three hours will be set on a long hearing docket. Non-jury cases may be set Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Settings on Friday at 9:00 a.m. may sometimes be available for virtual hearings only; parties must directly contact the Judicial Executive Assistant or Judicial Aide to determine availability.
A case may not be set for jury trial if a non-jury setting was assigned before the jury fee is paid, except by written agreement of the parties or as ordered by a Judge. Settings cannot be requested prior to the appearance day of the defendant except when permitted by law.
It is always the responsibility of the party setting the case to give written notice to the opposing party or attorney. The Court is not responsible for giving written notice.
Travis Cnty. L. R. Proc. & Decorum 2.2