Publications & Training
Welcome to our comprehensive resource page for clerks. This website serves as a centralized location, providing easy access to important information, detailed instructions, and valuable resources. Navigate through the hyperlinks below to find the support and information needed for each category.
Memos and Notices from OCA
Topic |
Date Sent Out |
Document |
|
Supreme Court Order Misc. Docket No. 24-9030 (eFile and re:SearchTx) |
June 16, 2024 | PDF Document |
| HB 3474 Judicial Workload Analysis- 30 Most Populous Counties | July 1, 2024 | PDF Document |
| HB 2384 Performance Measures Reports Letter & Checklist | August 6, 2024 | PDF Document |
| Data & Research Division Newsletter- Issue 1 | September 3, 2024 | Coming Soon |
Reporting Information
Judicial Council Monthly Court Activity Reports
Section 71.035(b) of the Texas Government Code and Chapter 171 of the Texas Administrative Code requires submission of court activity reports each month to the Texas Judicial Council.
These reports are monthly aggregate reports submitted by the 20th of every month.
Performance Measures Reports (Court Level)
Section 72.083(b) of the Texas Government Code requires the Office of Court Administration to annually collect and publish a report including performance measures for each district court, statutory county court, statutory probate court, and county court. All district, statutory, statutory probate, and county courts will be required to submit annual court level data for the completion of this annual report.
Counties with Population Over 1 Million (Court Level)
Section 71.035(a) of the Texas Government Code requires counties with a population of at least one million to include additional information in their monthly reports for each district and county court in the county.
National Instant Background Check System (NICS)
Government Code Sec. 411.0521 requires the clerk of a court to report information to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on mental health adjudications and commitments.
Data Checks (Coming Soon!)
On this page you will find a list of missing reports, reports with out of balance flags, and reports with large docket adjustments. This will be a one stop shop to check if any of your reports needs corrects.
Charitable Bail Organizations
Article 17.071 (d) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure requires that the clerk of a county issue a certificate to a charitable bail organization, authorizing the organization to pay bail bonds in the county. Forms and information can be found here.
Local Rules, Forms, and Standing Orders
Information related to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 3a, Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 1.2, and Texas Rule of Judicial Administration 10, which require (effective January 1, 2023) that courts post their local rules, forms, and standing orders to this website to be effective can be found here.
Protective Order Registry
District clerks, county clerks, justice courts, and municipal courts have a number of requirements related to the reporting of protective orders to other agencies. List of reporting requirements by code can be found here. For additional information please the Domestic Violence Training Attorney site for contact information.
Clerk Manuals and Handbooks
District and County Clerk manuals and other financial resources can be found here.