Travis Cnty. L. R. Proc. & Decorum 5.7

As amended through August 27, 2024
Rule 5.7 - Official Record

Any product of media coverage of a proceeding pursuant to these Rules shall not be considered as part of the official court record.

Cause No. ____________________

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In the County

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§ Court at Law #___

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§ Travis County, Texas

Consent to Media Coverage by Witness

My name is _____________________________________________ .

I will be called as a witness in the above numbered and entitled case. I understand that I may refuse to consent to media coverage, but also that the Court in its discretion may allow such coverage pursuant to the Court's Guidelines for Photographing, Recording and Broadcasting in Courtroom (Guidelines) whether or not I consent.

Pursuant to Rule 18c(b) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Guidelines, I consent to media coverage of my testimony in this case.

I have neither received nor will I receive any payment or other consideration of any kind or character, either directly or indirectly, in exchange for my consent to media coverage of my testimony in this case.

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Date

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Witness

Cause No._________________________

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In the County

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§ Court at Law #___

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§ Travis County, Texas

Consent to Media Coverage by Party

My name is ____________________________________.

I am a party/attorney for party ___________________________ in the above numbered and entitled case. I understand that I may refuse to consent to media coverage, but also that the Court in its discretion may allow such coverage pursuant to the Court's Guidelines for Photographing, Recording and Broadcasting in Courtroom (Guidelines) whether or not I consent.

Pursuant to Rule 18c(b) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Guidelines, I consent to media coverage of the proceedings in this case.

I have neither received nor will I receive any payment or other consideration of any kind or character, either directly or indirectly, in exchange for my, or my client's, consent to media coverage of any portion of any proceeding in this case.

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Date

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Party/Attorney

Cause No:_________________________

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§ Court at Law #___

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§ Travis County, Texas

Order

The request for order to allow media coverage filed with the County Clerk on ___________________________________, 20___, by________________________is hereby granted/denied.

Signed this_______________________, 20_____.

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Judge Presiding

Cause No:_____________________________

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§ Court at Law #___

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§ Travis County, Texas

Request for Order to Allow Media Coverage Without Consent of Parties or Witnesses

Pursuant to Rule 18 c (a) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Court's Guidelines for Photographing, Recording and Broadcasting in the Courtroom (Guidelines), I request media coverage of the above described case without consent of the parties or witnesses, as follows:

1 Courtroom: _________________________________.

2 Equipment: ________________________________________.

3 Dates of Coverage: __________________________________ .

I, individually, and on behalf of the personnel of the media agency I represent and all media personnel who participate in media coverage through any pooling agreement, understand and agree that:

1 All media personnel covering the proceeding will comply with the provisions of Rule 18 c of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Guidelines.

2 Permission may be withdrawn by the Court any time pursuant to the Guidelines, at which time media coverage will immediately cease.

The original of this request was filed with the County Clerk, with a copy delivered to the trial court and the court administrator, on _____________________.

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Individual-Signature

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Individual-Print Name

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Name of Media Agency

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Position

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Address

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Telephone Number

Cause No: ___________________

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In the County

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§ Court at Law #___

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§ Travis County, Texas

Request for Order to Allow Media Coverage With Consent of Parties or Witnesses

Pursuant to Rule 18 c (a) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the court's Guidelines for Photographing, Recording and Broadcasting in the Courtroom (Guidelines), I request media coverage of the above described case without consent of the parties or witnesses, as follows:

1 Courtroom: _________________________________.

2 Equipment: ________________________________________.

3 Dates of Coverage: __________________________________ .

I, individually, and on behalf of the personnel of the media agency I represent and all media personnel who participate in media coverage through any pooling agreement, understand and agree that:

1 All media personnel covering the proceeding will comply with the provisions of Rule 18 c of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Guidelines.

2 Permission may be withdrawn by the Court any time pursuant to the Guidelines, at which time media coverage will immediately cease.

The original of this request was filed with the County Clerk, with a copy delivered to the trial court and the court administrator, on _____________________.

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Individual-Signature

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Individual-Print Name

_____________________________________

Name of Media Agency

_____________________________________

Position

_____________________________________

Address

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Telephone Number

Travis Cnty. L. R. Proc. & Decorum 5.7

Adopted 10/15/2022.