Southern District of Texas Federal Courts

Judiciary to Remain Open If Government Shuts Down txs.uscourts.gov/content/judici…

The federal judiciary is implementing changes to the storage of sealed documents. For further details, please refer to General Order 2025-17. txs.uscourts.gov/sites/txs/file…

The Southern District of Texas hosted a two-day training session for all clerks in the district last week. The training consisted of presentations from judges and esteemed lawyers who provided the clerks with knowledge needed to better assist the judges for whom they work.

Request for Public Comment on the Reappointment of Magistrate Judge Peter Bray – Houston Division txs.uscourts.gov/sites/txs/file…

Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III was sworn into office as President of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association (FMJA) on July 15, 2025.

Due to the aftermath of damage caused by Hurricane Beryl, the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse will be closed, Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Due to the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl, the Galveston Federal Courthouse will be closed until further notice. The court’s Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system is not affected by the closure, and parties may continue to file electronically.

In preparation for weather conditions due to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Beryl, and for the life and safety of the staff and public, the Brownsville/Corpus Christi/Galveston/Houston/Victoria Federal Courthouses will be closed, Monday, July 8, 2024. txs.uscourts.gov/page/special-o…

Notice of Email Spoofing: txs.uscourts.gov/content/notice…

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 14, 2024 The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is having the District's biannual Bench/Bar Conference. txs.uscourts.gov/content/southe…

The Brownsville Division Courthouse will be delayed opening until 10 a.m. on 6/20/24. BK Docket will continue as scheduled. Those there for BK hearings will be allowed entry.

The Galveston Division Courthouse will be delayed opening until 10 a.m. on 6/20/24.

Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett to the Houston Division txs.uscourts.gov/content/appoin…

txs.uscourts.gov/page/civics-pr… Students participating in the Middle School Citizenship Academy.

On February 6, Girl Scout Troop 147004 met with Judge Palermo to learn about the federal judiciary, the types of federal judges, and their duties. The Girl Scouts are working on their Gold Award, the equivalent of an Eagle Scout.

Save the date! 2024 SDTX Bankruptcy Bench Bar Conference Monday, May 6th through Wednesday, May 8th at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. Opening reception 6:30 p.m. May 6th. Program expected to end at 12:45 p.m. May 8th. A registration link will be circulated in March.

U.S. District Judge Diana Saldaña and U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga launched the Middle School Citizenship Academy in Laredo, Texas, this month. The program introduces students to the federal Judiciary and teaches the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.

1/12/2024 – Appointment of United States District Judge John A. Kazen, Laredo Division txs.uscourts.gov/content/appoin…

The Southern District of Texas District Courts and US Probation Office supporting We Wear Pink 💕 on October 17. Honoring those that have been afflicted by breast cancer and to bring awareness to the need for early detection and treatment.

The District Judges for the Southern District of Texas have approved the appointment of Magistrate Judge Dena Palermo to another eight-year term, to begin on March 9, 2024.