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Court Locations

Alpine
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
2450 State Hwy. 118
Alpine, Texas 79830

Austin
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
501 West Fifth Street, Suite 1100
Austin, Texas 78701

Del Rio
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
111 East Broadway, Room L100
Del Rio, Texas 78840

El Paso
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
525 Magoffin Avenue, Suite 105
El Paso, Texas 79901

Fort Cavazos
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
800 Franklin Avenue, Room 380
Waco, Texas 76701

Midland / Odessa
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
200 East Wall, Room 222
Midland, Texas 79701

Pecos
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
410 South Cedar
Pecos, Texas 79772

San Antonio
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
262 West Nueva Street, Room 1-400
San Antonio, Texas 78207

Waco
U.S. District Clerk’s Office
800 Franklin Ave., Room 380
Waco, Texas 76701

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News & Announcements

Austin Division Closure Due to Inclement Weather

Posted: January 20, 2025
Due to inclement weather and the National Weather Service’s advisory for snow and ice accumulations and for employee safety, the United States District Courts, the United States Magistrate Courts, United States District Clerk’s Office, United States Probation Office, United States Pretrial Services Office, and the Executive Office of the U.S. District Clerk in the Austin division shall be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Order can be referenced here. Austin Order.

General Order to Close the San Antonio Division Due to Inclement Weather

Posted: January 20, 2025
Due to inclement weather and the National Weather Service’s advisory for snow and ice accumulations and for employee safety IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the United States District Courts, the United States Magistrate Courts, United States District Clerk’s Office, United States Probation Office, United States Pretrial Services Office, and the Executive Office of the U.S. District Clerk shall be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Order can be referenced here.    

U.S. Courthouse Closure in observance of the National Day of Mourning January 9, 2025

Posted: December 31, 2024
By Order of the Court and in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter, Jr., it is hereby ORDERED that all Western District of Texas offices of the United States District Courts, the United States Magistrate Courts, the United States District Clerk, the United States Probation, the United States Pre-trial Services, and the United States Federal Public Defender shall be CLOSED January 9, 2025. For more information, click the title of this news item to view the Order Closing January Continue reading →

SCAM ALERT INVOLVING NEFS

Posted: November 6, 2024
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient replies to the email they are sent a follow-on email containing a link to access a document that leads the user to a malicious website. We encourage caution if you receive these fake NEFs. Validate cases and case documentation through CM/ECF only and DO NOT Continue reading →

Jury Phone Scams

Posted: November 5, 2024
​We have had recent reports that potential jurors are receiving scam phone calls regarding jury duty.  The U.S. Marshals and the FBI are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. During these calls, scammers attempt to collect a fine in lieu of arrest due to a claim of identity theft, failing to report for jury duty, or other offenses. Anyone who suspects a jury scam should not provide the requested Continue reading →

Enhanced Courtroom Technology for US District Judge Kathleen Cardone

Posted: September 18, 2024
This courtroom has undergone am audiovisual renovation to provide a modern and more efficient experience for everyone. The updates include a shift to digital audio, upgrading our video system to HDMI, and improving services for attorneys presenting evidence. These changes are designed to ensure that court proceedings run smoothly and effectively. To make the most of this upgraded technology, we ask that all parties involved in courtroom business arrive early or schedule time with the courtroom deputy in advance. This will help ensure you are Continue reading →
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