The Office of Court Administration's list of Texas courts with current or upcoming closures or delays.

The most recent order issued by the Texas Supreme Court on court operations during the COVID pandemic. Effective: March 5, 2021

Previously issued orders that are still in effect can be found here.

A news article from the Texas Tribune on the recent Texas Supreme Court emergency order.

Guidance from the Texas Office of Court Administration for the operation of courts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A list of federal court closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This chart shows the operational status of immigration courts across the country as well as alternative filing locations.

Change your court date or trial to a later date.

This FAQ page provides information on how to ask the court to allow you to appear by telephone if you are not able to make it to the court in person.

Ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment that was made against you.

This subchapter sets out the requirements for a valid online notary public.

The Governor of Texas has temporarily "suspended certain statutes concerning appearance before a notary public to execute a self-proved will, a durable power of attorney, a medical power of attorney, a directive to physician, or an oath of an executor, administrator, or guardian." This suspension will remain in effect until it is terminated by the Governor or until the March 13, 2020 state-wide disaster declaration is terminated.

This FAQ describes remote notarization services in Texas.

This handy blog post from the Harris County Law Library explains Texas's laws on getting documents notarized online.

This website allows you to ask a lawyer a legal question in writing for free. You can even upload documents for an attorney to review.

Our Legal Help guide has information on free legal hotlines, legal clinics, and legal aid organizations, as well as information on how to find a lawyer who could represent you.

Questions? Ask us! Librarians at the State Law Library can provide information about the law, but cannot give legal advice.