Austin County District Court

Austin County District Court cases in Austin County, Bellville, TX

The 155th Judicial District Court is a Texas state district (trial) court with a docket in Bellville serving Austin County. As a court of general jurisdiction, it hears felony criminal prosecutions; higher-value and injunctive civil cases; family law matters (divorce, custody, child support); and juvenile delinquency cases. It also issues protective orders and adjudicates matters in equity and title to land. Routine traffic tickets and most Class C misdemeanors are handled in municipal or justice courts, not in this court. The 155th District serves both Austin and Fayette counties, holding sessions in each county seat.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Austin County District Court

Austin County 155th District Court is a Texas trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public by:

- Handling case filings for felony criminal, general civil, family law, and juvenile matters (file through the District Clerk/eFileTexas).
- Conducting criminal proceedings: indictments, arraignments, pretrial motions, plea hearings, jury/bench trials, sentencing, and probation revocations.
- Managing civil disputes: injunctions, contract/tort claims, property and tax suits, and judgment enforcement.
- Overseeing family and juvenile matters: divorce, custody, child support, adoptions, name changes, juvenile delinquency, and issuing/enforcing protective orders where authorized.
- Providing jury services: juror summons, qualification, empaneling, and support during trials.
- Scheduling and holding court hearings: motion hearings, status conferences, trials, and entry of orders/judgments; managing dockets, continuances, and compliance.