Rule 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS1.1. These amended rules take effect DECEMBER 9, 2022.1.2. These rules, in conjunction with the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Government Code, govern proceedings in the Harris County Criminal Courts at Law. These rules shall not be construed as extending the jurisdiction of these courts, nor shall they be construed to overrule or conflict with the Texas Government Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Penal Code, Texas Rules of Evidence, Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure or the ODonnell Consent Decree. These rules are intended to govern local proceedings where such rules are not in conflict with existing law and where such rules are consistent with state statutory law and rules promulgated by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.1.3. The district clerk shall not make any changes with regard to random filing, numbering of cases, docketing of cases, transfer of cases, assignment of settings, or any other matters that affect the distribution of work or the conduct of the business of the Harris County Criminal Courts at Law unless so directed by the Judges of the County Criminal Courts at Law.1.4. The following rules shall govern the assignment of misdemeanor cases and other matters within the jurisdiction of the County Criminal Courts at Law of Harris County, Texas.L. R. Harris Cnty. Crim. Ct. 1
As amended through 10/22/2021; as amended through 12/9/2022.