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The Texas Office of Court Administration has issued a Travel Authorization for Attorneys and Staff under Stay-at-Home Orders. To view the authorization, click the link below:

https://blog.texasbar.com/files/2020/03/Attorney-Travel-Authorization-COVID-19-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR18djVs22suaSZ387_dhTUoyfzV9RASh82yFWTE4RAU0pechG5mqvSR0us

The Texas Supreme Court issued a Seventh Emergency Order on March 24, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 State of Disaster. This order relates to possession schedules in Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR) under the shelter-in-place order.

All seven emergency orders of the Texas Supreme Court may be viewed here:

https://www.txcourts.gov/media/coronavirus-covid-19-emergency-orders

The Bexar County Civil District Courts issued a COVID-19 Court Operations Plan whereby hearings will be conducted remotely, effective April 6, 2020. To view the full plan, click the link below:

https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/26265/COVID-19-Court-Operations-Plan-Effective-April-6-2020

https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce

https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/26253/Executive-Order-NW-03---Judge-Nelson-Wolff---March-23-2020?bidId=

https://www.mysanantonio.com/file/587/7/5877-Emergency_Declaration_No._5.pdf

San Antonio Municipal Court response to COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the developing situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of San Antonio Municipal Court, with high regard for the safety of the community and our staff, will be closed to the public from Friday, March 20 through Sunday, April 5.

We anticipate serving you once again beginning Monday, April 6. Please check back periodically for changes and updates.
ALL COURT DOCKETS ARE CANCELLED AT THIS TIME AND WILL BE RESET.

CLICK BELOW to view the Municipal Court's full response:

https://mailchi.mp/9d47e7ba51cb/san-antonio-municipal-court-response-to-covid-19-pandemic-respuesta-de-la-corte-municipal-al-desarrollo-de-la-pandemia-covid-19?e=cc037fdd66

See link below for March 20, 2020 Bexar County Presiding Civil District Court Directive re Agreed Orders -

https://files.constantcontact.com/7fd40f08601/43c1febd-a391-42f0-9cb4-ca95c87de012.pdf

Residents are encouraged to download the Ready South Texas app, available in the iTunes and Google Play stores, to receive updates on the COVID-19 situation in San Antonio.

Additionally, residents can text COSAGOV to 55000 to receive SMS text message updates.

COVID-19 Hotline:

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has opened a COVID-19 hotline for residents to ask questions about the virus. The hotline is available in English and Spanish. Residents can call 210-207-5779. (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)  Information for the public is also available at:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/health/2019ncoronavirus

https://www.sanantonio.gov/Health/News/NewsReleases/ArtMID/9362/ArticleID/18603/City-of-San-Antonio-COVID-19-Updates-issues-schedule-and-service-delivery-information

Notices from Bexar County Emergency Management:

Declaration of Public Health Emergency and Suspension of Jury Duty -

https://www.bexar.org/3234/COVID-19