Welcome to the 246th Family District Court of Harris County, Texas. As a team we are committed to provide competent assistance and kindness to our community. The mission of the 246th Family District Court is to interpret and apply the law consistently and impartially; where appropriate, use discretion wisely and compassion; and earn the respect and confidence of the public by treating individuals with fairness, equality and respect.

Bienvenidos al Tribunal 246 del Distrito Familiar del Condado de Harris, Texas. Como un equipo, estamos comprometidos a proveer asistencia competente y amable a nuestra comunidad. La mision del Tribunal 246 es interpretar y aplicar la ley de manera coherente e imparcial; cuando sea apropiado, usar la discrecion con prudencia y compasion para ganarse el respeto y la confianza del publico al tratar a cada individuo que comparece a dicho tribunal con impacialidad.

HISD has announced that schools are closed tomorrow 11/7 for the Astros parade. 
In the spirit of the court’s inclement weather policy (in place for unexpected school closures), the 246th District Court will be closed tomorrow. 
All cases on the 246th District Court’s trial docket will be RESET to 11/14/22 at 9:00 AM. The Court Coordinator will reach out to reschedule any preferentially set matters to the next available date. 

Go Astros!

NEW! 246th Court Policies and Procedures
246th Court Policies for Remote Proceedings
246th Standing Retention Order - TDFPS Suits
246th Discovery Practice
Standing Order Prohibiting Electronic Recordings
Harris County Jury Service Information
2020 Fall Legal Processional Trauma Training

***To set a DEFAULT hearing please contact the clerk to provide with the next available default docket.*** 

***As of May 2, 2022, the 246th has fully returned to IN-PERSON operations. Please review the court policies and procedures for any questions.***

To monitor the status of a setting or hearing, please refer to the Harris County District Clerk's website, www.hcdistrictclerk.com

COMMUNICATING WITH THE COURT:
To avoid the possibility of impermissible EX PARTE communication, please include opposing counsel(s) and or/pro se parties in ALL Communication with the Court.

246th Forms
Checklists:
Pre-Trial
Adoption Pre-Trial
Uncontested Matters
Contested/Uncontested Matters:
BVS
Child Support Information Sheet
Income Withholding for Support
Financial Information Sheet
Inventory and Appraisement
Memberservice Record Request (SACRA)
Pro Se Assistance:
Notice of Appearance
Pro Se Helpful Guide
Texas Law Help
Harris County Law Library
AAL:
Attorney Wheel List Application
Texas Lawyer's Creed


Zoom ID:

Uncontested Docket: https://justex.zoom.us/j/97191962503
Main Docket: https://justex.zoom.us/j/97328506026