AI rules for self-represented litigants: District Courts of Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio, and Victoria Counties, Texas
In effect · State · Texas
| Scope | Cases in the district courts of these six counties, including the 24th, 267th, and 377th District Courts |
|---|---|
| Order or rule | Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence |
| Status | In effect |
| Applies to self-represented litigants | Yes. It names self-represented litigants. |
| Do you have to disclose AI use? | The order comes with a certification form. Read the order for when the form must be filed. |
| Certification required | Yes. The form certifies that you read the standing order, that anything created or contributed by AI was independently verified by a human using traditional (non-AI) legal sources, and that you understand you can be sanctioned. |
| What you must verify | Verify AI-generated language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis against traditional (non-AI) legal sources before filing. |
| Sanctions mentioned | Sanctions under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10, the court's inherent power, or contempt. |
Summary
These six counties share a standing order covering AI use by attorneys and self-represented litigants. A signed certification form confirms that AI-generated content was checked by a person against traditional legal sources.
What this means for you
- Checking AI output with another AI tool does not meet this order. Use traditional legal sources.
- Read the order and the certification form before your first filing.
- The form is a sworn promise, so make sure every statement in it is true.
Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (Texas OCA local rules database)
Last verified: 2026-10-21
Changes
- 2026-10-21 — Added to directory.
This summary is general legal information, not legal advice. Court rules change, and individual judges may add their own requirements. Always read the official order and your judge's rules before you file.
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