NOTICE: Dismissal Docket Process 

Effective March 2, 2026, the court will follow the progression outlined below when a case is set on the DWOP (Dismissal for Want of Prosecution) Docket.

Disclaimer: This reflects the court’s standard progression. However, the court may skip or modify any step at its discretion to ensure proper adjudication of cases.

Answer Due or Default Judgment Discrepancies

Your case may be placed on the DWOP docket when:

• Defendant’s answer was due, but no default was requested
• A motion for default judgment was filed, but contains discrepancies

Because no valid default is on file, the case is set for a DWOP hearing.

Court Procedure for Answer/Default Issues: “30, 30, Prove Up”

This applies when the defendant has been served, but the plaintiff has not submitted a proper default motion or requested a Prove Up hearing.

• First 30 Days
  Judge may grant a 30‑day continuance to allow the plaintiff to correct or file the default.
• Second 30 Days
  Judge may grant another 30‑day continuance if still unresolved and the case will be set for Prove Up 30 days later.

Non‑Service or Other Procedural Issues

Your case may also be placed on the DWOP docket when the court receives no update regarding:

• Service of citation
• Defective or unsuccessful service
• One or more defendants not served in multi‑defendant cases
• Any other procedural issues affecting the case

Because no information has been provided, the case is set for a DWOP hearing.

Court Procedure for Non‑Service Issues: “30, 30, 30”

• This applies when service has not been completed and no updates have been provided.
• First 30 Days Judge may grant a 30‑day continuance.
• Second 30 Days Judge may grant a second 30‑day continuance if still unresolved.
• Third 30 Days Judge may grant a third 30‑day continuance and will set a date certain for the plaintiff to:
  • Perfect service,
  • Non‑suit the case, or
  • Correct outstanding issues.
• After the Third 30‑Day Period If no progress is made, the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution on the next business day.

NOTICE: Changes to Texas Eviction Rules – Effective Jan. 1, 2026

As rules and procedures change, Justice Court, Pct. 1 will display any vital information under our Important Notices Page.

This section currently contains important information pertaining to: Remote Hearings Requests, Court Mandatory Early Check‑In Requirement for All Hearings, New Filing Requirements for Motions for Continuance, Increases in Filing Fees, Notice of Electronic Communication by the Court, No Recording Allowed: Court Policy Reminder.

Click here to read about the latest changes to the operations of the Justice Court, Pct.1.

For your convenience we now offer two ways to eFile:

Guide and File:  

• Allows filers to simply answer a series of questions to help prepare and file your court forms online.

eFile Texas:

• eFiling is a way for you to file and send your documents to the court online, electronically from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

For more information, visit our Inquire about eFile Section Below.