Galveston County District Court

Galveston County District Court cases in Galveston County, Galveston, TX

The Galveston County 10th District Court is a Texas state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) based in Galveston. It serves Galveston County with original jurisdiction over major civil disputes and felony criminal prosecutions, and it also hears family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support. Typical civil dockets include contract, tort, property, and injunction cases, with jury and bench trials, pretrial proceedings, and post-judgment enforcement. Misdemeanors and routine traffic offenses are generally handled by lower courts, not this court.

Galveston County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Galveston County District Court

Galveston County 10th District Court is a general-jurisdiction state trial court serving the public by:
- Adjudicating felony criminal cases; major civil disputes; and family law matters (divorce, custody, child support).
- Issuing protective orders in family-violence and stalking cases, and civil injunctions.
- Managing case filings through the Galveston County District Clerk (including e-filing), docketing, and records access.
- Holding court hearings: arraignments, motion hearings, status conferences, plea and sentencing, and bench or jury trials.
- Administering jury services: summons, check-in, orientation, voir dire, and juror excuses/deferrals.
- Entering final judgments and orders, setting schedules, and enforcing compliance.