- Indigent Defense information: by county; grant rules; policy rules and model forms.
- Disaster Readiness Information and Plan Templates
- Information for Local Administrative Judges
- Information for Collection Improvement
- Required Reporting: Monthly Statistics, Appointments and Fees, Security Incidents, Hate Crimes, Vexatious Litigants, Capital Cases
- Domestic Violence Resource Program: Texas Family Violence Benchbook, Protective Order Data Entry Forms, Court Set-Aside STOP Grants, DVR Attorney
- Texas Remote Interpreter Project
- Language Access in Texas Courts
Model Forms
Standardized Felony Judgment Forms
Official Uniform Model Jury Summons and Questionnaire
Template for Competency Evaluations: Word | PDF
For questions about this form, please contact Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments - Dee Wilson, Director (512) 406-5406. Website: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/tcomi/tcomi-home.htm
Supreme Court Approved Divorce Forms
The uniform forms, Divorce Set One, was approved on November 13, 2012, by the Supreme Court of Texas, for use in uncontested divorces that do not involve children or real property. The forms may be revised based upon public comments received on or before February 1, 2013. Use of the forms is not required; however, a trial court must not refuse to accept any of the proposed forms simply because the applicant used forms or is not represented by counsel.
Official Uniform Model Jury Summons and Questionnaire
Template for Competency Evaluations: Word | PDF
For questions about this form, please contact Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments - Dee Wilson, Director (512) 406-5406. Website: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/tcomi/tcomi-home.htm
Supreme Court Approved Divorce Forms
The uniform forms, Divorce Set One, was approved on November 13, 2012, by the Supreme Court of Texas, for use in uncontested divorces that do not involve children or real property. The forms may be revised based upon public comments received on or before February 1, 2013. Use of the forms is not required; however, a trial court must not refuse to accept any of the proposed forms simply because the applicant used forms or is not represented by counsel.
Manuals and Handbooks
Legal Information vs. Legal Advice: Guidelines and Instructions for Clerks and Court Personnel Who Work with Self-Represented Litigants in Texas State Courts
District Clerk Manual (2011 Edition)
County Clerk Manual (2012 Edition)
Court Financial Management Handbook for Cities (November 2007) [pdf-908 KB]
Court Financial Management Handbook for Counties (January 2006)
District Clerk Manual (2011 Edition)
County Clerk Manual (2012 Edition)
Court Financial Management Handbook for Cities (November 2007) [pdf-908 KB]
Court Financial Management Handbook for Counties (January 2006)
Filing Fees and Court Costs
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Criminal Court Costs - Current Charts
- District Clerks' Felony Court Cost Chart - Effective 09/28/11
- County Clerks' Misdemeanor Court Cost Chart - Original Jurisdiction - Effective 09/28/11
- County Clerks' Misdemeanor Court Cost Chart - Appeals from Justice Courts - Effective 09/28/11
- County Clerks' Misdemeanor Court Cost Chart - Appeals from Municipal Courts - Effective 09/28/11
- Justice Court Convictions Court Cost Chart – Effective 09/28/11
- Municipal Court Convictions Court Cost Chart – Effective 09/28/11 NEW
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Criminal Court Costs - Historical Charts
- District Clerks' Felony Court Cost Chart - Effective 01/01/10 - 09/27/11
- County Clerks' Misdemeanor Court Cost Chart - Original Jurisdiction - Effective 01/01/10 - 09/27/11
- County Clerks' Misdemeanor Court Cost Chart - Appeals from Lower Courts - Effective 01/01/10 – 09/27/11
- Justice Court Convictions Court Cost Chart – Effective 01/01/10 - 09/27/11
- District Clerk's Felony Court Cost Chart - Until 12/31/09
- County Clerk's Misdemeanor Court Cost Chart - Until 12/31/09
- Comptroller's Publication for Justice, County and District Courts
- Comptroller's Publication for Municipal Courts
- Historical Handbook for County and District Courts (2005)
- Historical Handbook for Justice Courts (2005)
- Historical Handbook for Municipal Courts (2005)
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Updated: 19-Aug-2013
