Texas Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases – 2026

The Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases, in four parts: general provisions, the filing mechanism, electronic service, and privacy protection for filed documents.

Last updated October 01, 2026

Browse all 22 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Part 1: General Provisions

Rule 1.1 Scope Rule 1.2 Electronic Filing Rule 1.3 Exceptions Rule 1.4 Documents Containing Signatures Rule 1.5 Courts Authorized to Make Electronic Orders

Part 2: Filing Mechanism

Rule 2.1 Office of Court Administration established Electronic Filing Manager Rule 2.2 Format Rule 2.3 Timely Filing Rule 2.4 E-Mail Address Required Rule 2.5 Paper Copies Rule 2.6 Non-Conforming Documents Rule 2.7 Electronic Orders, Notices, and Other Documents from the Court Rule 2.8 Official Record

Part 3: Service of Documents

Rule 3.1 Electronic Service of Documents Rule 3.2 Electronic Service Complete Rule 3.3 Proof of Service

Part 4: Privacy Protection for Filed Documents

Rule 4.1 Sensitive Data Defined Rule 4.2 Filing of Documents Containing Sensitive Data Prohibited Rule 4.3 Redaction of Sensitive Data; Retention Requirement Rule 4.4 Notice to Clerk Rule 4.5 Non-Conforming Documents Rule 4.6 Restriction on Remote Access