Harris County (Houston) Exhibit Requirements
Harris County courts use Box file-sharing for large exhibit volumes that exceed eFileTexas size limits. This is unique among Texas counties.
- Harris County is one of 254 Texas counties and files civil exhibits through eFileTexas (the statewide Odyssey-based portal).
- eFileTexas caps individual exhibit files at 25 MB and a combined filing at 35 MB; larger exhibits must be shared via Box.
- Harris County is unique in Texas for using Box file-sharing as the standard workaround for voluminous exhibit sets.
- Texas convention labels plaintiff exhibits PX-1, PX-2, PX-3 and defendant exhibits DX-1, DX-2, DX-3.
- Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 194.4 governs pretrial disclosures and exhibit identification in civil district court.
- Harris County exhibits are typically due 5 days before the formal pretrial conference, with exact deadlines set by each judge’s docket control order.
- Exhibit PDFs filed in Harris County must be text-searchable at 300 DPI minimum.
- E-filing has been mandatory in Texas civil cases since January 1, 2014 under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21(f).
Key Feature: Box integration for voluminous exhibits. Standard Texas PX/DX marking convention applies.
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When exhibit volumes exceed eFileTexas limits, Harris County courts use Box:
When to Use Box
- • Individual files over 25 MB
- • Combined filing over 35 MB
- • Voluminous exhibit sets (50+)
- • Large document productions
Box Procedure
- • Request access from court coordinator
- • Upload with proper naming (PX-1, DX-1)
- • Share link with opposing counsel
- • File notice referencing Box location
Harris County Requirements
PX/DX Marking
Texas standard convention:
- • PX-1, PX-2, PX-3 - Plaintiff
- • DX-1, DX-2, DX-3 - Defendant
Deadline
5 days before formal pretrial conference. Check your specific docket control order—deadlines vary by judge.
Format Requirements
- • Text-searchable PDFs
- • 300 DPI minimum
- • 25 MB individual limit
- • 35 MB combined limit
eFileTexas
Mandatory e-filing since 2019 under TRCP 21(f). Use Box for exhibits exceeding size limits.
Harris County Civil Courts
Harris County has multiple district courts with jurisdiction over civil matters. Each court may have specific exhibit preferences—check with the court coordinator.
Tip: Harris County court coordinators are generally helpful with exhibit questions. Call ahead for large cases to confirm Box procedures and specific judge preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Harris County use Box for exhibits?
Harris County courts use Box file-sharing to handle large exhibit volumes that exceed eFileTexas size limits (25 MB individual, 35 MB combined). Box allows attorneys to share voluminous exhibits efficiently while maintaining the official record through eFileTexas.
What is the Harris County exhibit deadline?
Exhibits are typically due 5 days before the formal pretrial conference. Check your specific court's docket control order as deadlines vary by judge.
What exhibit format does Harris County use?
Harris County follows Texas convention: PX (Plaintiff's Exhibit) numbered PX-1, PX-2 and DX (Defendant's Exhibit) numbered DX-1, DX-2. Text-searchable PDFs at 300 DPI are required.
How do I share large exhibits in Harris County?
Request Box access from the court coordinator. Upload exhibits with proper naming (PX-1, DX-1). Share the Box link with opposing counsel and file a notice with the court referencing the Box location.
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