Travis County District Court

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

The Travis County 53rd District Court (Civil) in Austin is a Texas state district court and functions as a trial court of general jurisdiction assigned to civil matters. Within the local judicial system, district courts are the primary forums for higher-stakes cases; this court's docket focuses on civil litigation. Common case types include personal injury and other tort claims, contract and business disputes, real property and land-use cases, declaratory and injunctive relief, tax suits, and judicial review of state agency actions filed under Texas law. It operates alongside other Travis County district courts that handle criminal and family dockets, while county, justice, and municipal courts address misdemeanors and traffic matters.

Travis County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Travis County District Court

Travis County 53rd District Court (Civil) serves the public by:
- Hearing civil cases: contract/business disputes, personal injury/tort, property/real estate, employment, declaratory judgments, and equitable relief (TROs/injunctions).
- Addressing statutory civil matters: expunctions/nondisclosures, name changes, administrative appeals, tax disputes, and civil asset forfeiture.
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders for family violence, stalking, and sexual assault.

Key services:
- Processes civil case filings through the District Clerk (e-filing), and issues citations, writs, and subpoenas.
- Manages dockets; schedules and conducts hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials (bench and jury).
- Coordinates with the county's Jury Services for summons, voir dire, and juror attendance.
- Facilitates ADR/mediation when ordered; enters judgments; handles post-judgment motions and enforcement.
- Provides public access to calendars, dockets, and standing orders under local rules.