Travis Cnty. L. R. Proc. & Decorum 2.5

As amended through August 27, 2024

Rule 2.5 - Matters Preliminary to a Trial on the Merits

Submitting an Agreed Scheduling Order or Docket Control Order is not sufficient means to set a jury trial or pre-trial hearing date. Unless the jury trial and pre-trial hearing are previously set with the Judicial Executive Assistant or Judicial Aide pursuant to Rule 2.2 above, an Agreed Scheduling Order or Docket Control Order should not be signed.

The following deadlines apply to pre-trial matters for any case set on the jury docket. At the discretion of the Court, failure to comply with these deadlines may authorize removal of the case from the jury docket or be deemed a waiver of any motion or evidence not in compliance.

a. Thirty days before trial: all dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment on all claims, must be presented and heard. In most cases a record is not necessary for summary judgment.

b. Three weeks before trial: all motions for partial summary judgment, and all designations and objections to deposition testimony, must be presented and heard.

c. Monday through Thursday of the week before trial: all remaining pre-trial matters, including motions in limine, shall be presented and heard. Pre-trial matters will generally be set for 30 minutes or less.

Travis Cnty. L. R. Proc. & Decorum 2.5

Amended 10/15/2022.