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Appellate Resources

• 1st Court of Appeals 
• 14th Court of Appeals
• Court of Criminal Appeals

Attorney Complaint Information

• Complaint Information Link

Attorney General's Office 
    Child Support Division 
    117 Lane Dr. Suite 7 
    Rosenberg, TX 77471 
    Telephone: 1-800-252-8014 
    http://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov

Bureau of Vital Statistics

• BVS Form

Cyberbullying

• Application and Petition to Stop Cyberbullying [PDF]

Fort Bend County Child Support 
    Location: 1317 Eugene Heimann Circle Ste. 200, Richmond, TX
    Mailing Address: 301 Jackson St., Richmond, Tx 77469
    Telephone: 281-342-6222 
    Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday 
    https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/child-support

Indigent Defense 

• Indigent Defense 

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Local Rules

• Court of Appeals Local Rules
• Texas Online Public Information - Local Rules, Forms and Standing Orders

Non-Disclosure - Tex Gov't Code 411.0745

• Petition and Order for Non-Disclosure

Post Conviction Writs - CCP 11.07

• Instructions and Application

Professional Links 

• American Bar Association
• Fort Bend County Bar Association
• National Center for State Courts 
• Texas Ethics Reporter 
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association     

Senate Bill 7 Rules

• Senate Bill 7 Rules

State Bar of Texas Referral Directory

• Referral Directory

Texas Child Support Disbursement Unit (TxCSDU)
    P.O. Box 659791 
    San Antonio, TX 78265-9791 
    Telephone:1-800-252-8014 
    https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/CS/INDEX.SHTML

Texas Family Code Chapter 33

• Waiver of Parental Notification and Consent (English)
• Waiver of Parental Notification and Consent (Spanish)

Texas Judicial Resources

• Attorney General’s Opinions
• Texas Administrative Code 
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• Texas Constitution and Statutes
• Rules of Evidence

United States Judicial Resources

• Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 
• Southern District of Texas
   

Resource Links

Research and Data Information

Excess Proceeds Report

OCA - District Courts Monthly Reports

Bulk Data Sales

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Counsel in Death Penalty Cases – CCP Art. 26.05

Qualified Counsel for Death Penalty Cases [PDF]
Application for Approval as Qualified 1st Chair Trial Counsel in Death Penalty Cases [PDF]
Application for Approval as Qualified 2nd Chair Trial Counsel in Death Penalty Cases [PDF]
Application for Approval as Qualified Appellate Counsel in Death Penalty Cases [PDF]

Civil/Family

Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs - TRCP 145 [PDF]

Subpoena

Application for Subpoena - Criminal- CCP Art. 24.03[PDF]
Application for Subpoena - Civil/Family - [PDF]

Forms Requesting Administrative Services

Application for Name Change Certificate [PDF]
Attorney Vacation Form [PDF]
Copy Request [PDF]
Registry Deposit Instructions[PDF]
Request for Data Information[PDF]
Request for Issuance of Employer's Order to Withhold Attorney's Fees [PDF]
Request for Issuance of Employer's Order to Terminate Income [PDF]
Request for Issuance of Employer's Order to Withhold Income [PDF]
Request for Issuance of Employer's Order to Withhold Medical Support [PDF]
Request for Issuance of Employer's Order to Withhold Spousal Maintenance [PDF]
Request for Process Form [PDF]
Search Request Form [PDF]
Request for Abstract of Judgment [PDF]
Consent To Publish Or Remove Information From Protective Order Registry Public View[PDF]

Forms Approved on 03/20/2024 by Board of District Judges

Application to Release Funds Deposited For Cash Bail Bond- Civil [PDF]
Application to Release Funds Deposited For Cash Bail Bond- Family [PDF]
Motion and Order to Withdraw Minor Funds - Age of Majority [PDF]
Motion to Access Confidential Sealed Records [PDF]
Motion and Order to Withdraw Funds for Health, Education, and Support of Minor Child/Beneficiary [PDF]

Criminal Case Forms

Motion to Release Funds Deposited for Criminal Cash Bail Bond “Please attach copy of ID” [PDF]
Defendant’s Request for Reconsideration of Ability to Pay [PDF]
Writ of Habeas Corpus Application Art. 11.07 [PDF]

The Filing of Electronic Records with the Houston Courts of Appeals

• 1st Court of Appeals Local Rules [PDF]
• 14th Court of Appeals Local Rules [PDF]
• 14th Court of Appeals - Filing Electronic Records [PDF]

E-Filing Information

General Information

• Choose Your E-Filing Provider  
• Pro Se Litigant Self Help Through E-File
• Sheriff & Constable Fees for Serving
• Supreme Court Orders & Rules
• Fort Bend County District Courts Electronic Filing Order in Criminal Cases [PDF]
• Order Mandating Statewide Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases Misc. Docket No. 16-003 [PDF]
• Final Order Adopting Amendments to Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases Misc. Docket No. 17-005 [PDF}

E-Filing Case Type Guides

• E-Filing Guide - Civil New Cases
• E-Filing Guide - Family New Cases

E-File Frequently Asked Questions

• Civil Cases - How to E-File
• Family Cases - How to E-File
• Criminal Cases- How to E-File
• Civil/Family E-File State Provided EFSP [PDF]
• Civil/Family E-File Business Practice [PDF]

Information on various District Clerk fees

Notice of New Fees, Effective January 1,2024
Pursuant to Senate Bill 1612 [PDF]

• Civil Division
  • Civil Filing Fees  [PDF]
  • Civil Itemized Filing Fees [PDF]
  • Sheriff and Constable Fees for Serving
• Family Division
  • Family Filing Fees  [PDF]
  • Family Itemized Filing Fees [PDF]
  • Sheriff and Constable Fees for Serving
• Passport Acceptance Facility
  • Passport Fees

 Credit Card Payments

             Credit/Debit Card Instructions [PDF]

Other Methods of Payment:

Money orders, cashiers checks, checks from law office accounts and insurance checks are accepted.  Out-of-state checks are not accepted.  Please show style and cause number on your remittance.

Remit payment to:  District Clerk, Beverley McGrew Walker