TX-ND — Motion Practice

Local Rule 7.1 governs motion practice in the Northern District of Texas (effective September 2, 2025), unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge.

Conference requirement (LR 7.1(a)): "Before filing a motion, an attorney for the moving party must confer with an attorney for each party affected by the requested relief to determine whether the motion is opposed. Conferences are not required for motions to dismiss, motions for judgment on the pleadings, motions for summary judgment, motions for new trial, or when a conference is not possible."

Certificate of conference (LR 7.1(b)): Each motion requiring a conference must include a certificate stating whether the motion is opposed. If opposed, the certificate must state the conference date, attorney identities, and why agreement could not be reached.

Proposed order (LR 7.1(c)): "Except for an opposed motion that is submitted on paper, each motion must be accompanied by a proposed order that is set forth separately."

Oral argument (LR 7.1(g)): "Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, oral argument on a motion will not be held." There is no oral argument by default in TX-ND.