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Schedule for Local Rules Modifications
- November 1 - deadline to submit proposals for local rules modifications that are to take effect on September 1 of the following year (Submissions may be made via email to USDCemergencyfile@txnd.uscourts.gov.)
- April 1 - proposed local rules modifications distributed for public comment
- June 1 - deadline for submitting public comment on local rules modifications
- July 1 - formal adoption of local rules that are to take effect on September 1
See Special Order No. 2-46 for details.