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The application, temporary protective order, and the final protective order are mandatory forms that can be found here: https://www.txcourts.gov/forms/standardized-protective-order-forms/
More Information
- Mandatory Criminal E-Filing Effective July 2019 (PDF)
- Discovery Control Order for Discovery and Order for Disclosure (PDF)
- Standing Order Regarding Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 17.027 Release on Bail for Persons Charged with a Felony Offense Committed While on Bail (PDF)
- Amended Standing Order in the 451 Sr Judicial District for Compensation of Attorneys Appointed to Represent Indigent Defendants (PDF)
Our office is prohibited by law from giving any legal advice. Please visit Texas Law Help for most family forms and consult a licensed attorney for any questions.
Attention: Attorneys or Pro Se Parties Filing for Divorce or Annulment
The Bureau of Vital Statistics (BVS) form must be completed and given to the District Clerk's office at the time the Final Decree is signed under the Health and Safety Code (PDF) §194.002. The BVS form is not optional and must be completed according to the Code.
Standing Orders
Local Rules
Guides
Forms
- OCA Appointments and Fees Monthly Report (PDF)
- Bureau of Vital Statistical Form (BVS) (PDF)
- Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond (PDF)
- Change of Address Form (PDF)
- Request of Issuance of Service (PDF)
Protective Orders
The application, temporary protective order, and the final protective order are mandatory forms that can be found here: https://www.txcourts.gov/forms/standardized-protective-order-forms/
Record Search
Child Protection Court of South Texas YouTube Channel
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and stay-at-home orders, Child Protection Court will be holding court through Zoom and scan calls. These hearings are open to the public and can be viewed through the CPC of South Texas YouTube channel.
Child Protection Court Dockets
- Child Protection Court of South Texas - Kendall County
- Child Protection Court of South Texas Conflict Docket - Kendall County
- Child Protection Court Dockets
Forms
Please call the following number 24 hours (including Sunday) before reporting to the courthouse for a jury service update.
Contact Information: 830-249-4054
Email jury-related documents to Kendall County District Clerk Jury
E-File Texas Self-Help
Visit the link given for Pro Se e-file assistance.
Lead Documents
File the lead document with any attachments all as one document.
Criminal Subpoena or Subpoena Duces Tecum
Notice: Request for issuance for any Criminal Subpoena or Subpoena Duces Tecum needs to be e-filed. Please prepare and e-file all requests for issuance and any Criminal Subpoena and Subpoena Duces Tecum by using the templates provided under Criminal Forms. Thank you.
Sealed Documents
Any filer making the motion to have documents sealed by the Court motion must bring in a paper copy of the documents to the Clerk's Office or mail the documents to us. If an Order to Seal is granted, the documents will be filed and scanned into our Case Management System and immediately locked in our system. Only the Clerks will be able to view the documents. Any documents to be sealed cannot be filed electronically per the eFiling rules. Thank you.
Attorney Vacation Letters
Vacation letters shall be e-filed into each case that lists she or he as attorney of record.
- E-File Texas Self-Help
- Texas Constitutes and Statutes
- Texas Law Help
- E-File Texas
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Texas Court Help
- State Bar of Texas
- Free Legal Answers
- Legal Assistance Organizations
- Frequently Asked Legal Questions
- Texas State Law Library
General Information
- Our office is prohibited by law from giving legal advice.
- Please consult with an attorney for any questions.
- To schedule a civil or felony hearing, please contact Mateo Santos for the 451st District Court or Nancy Graham for the 498th District Court.
- All credit cards must be accompanied by an ID for verification.
- Credit Cards cannot be accepted over the phone.
If your child is experiencing Cyberbullying, you may be able to stop it by filing the application and petition linked below. "Cyberbullying" is a single significant act or a pattern of acts by one or more students against another student that is done through technology (like email, instant message, text message, or social media).