TEXAS Part 61

While a judge’s ruling is the Court’s order, judges do not write orders. Attorneys draft the orders. If both parties are represented by an attorney, then the drafting attorney must send the proposed order to the opposing attorney to review. If the attorneys reach an agreement as to the wording of the order, then it is signed by the attorneys and tendered to the Court for the judge’s signature. If the attorneys cannot agree to the wording of the order, then it may be necessary to have a hearing to have the judge rule on the wording of the order.

Temporary orders can also be accomplished through arbitration if the parties agree to this procedure.