Texas Courthouse Cell Phone Policy (2026)

Short answer: It depends on the county administrative order: 34 of 34 tracked courthouses in Texas allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants. Updated 2026-11-04

Of the 34 county courthouses we track in Texas, 34 (100%) allow visitors to bring cell phones inside on silent mode, while 0 (0%) ban cell phones for the general public at the security checkpoint. All phone-ban courthouses here provide lobby lockers. Texas major metro courthouses (Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis) allow visitors and jurors to carry silenced phones, but several suburban and regional Texas counties (or specific Municipal Traffic Courts) enforce strict phone bans in courtrooms and checkpoints.

County CourthouseCityCell phone policyPhone LockersJuror Parking
Harris County
Harris County Criminal Justice Center & Civil Courthouse (Houston)
“Harris County Criminal Justice Center & Civil Courthouse (Houston) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Houston Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Dallas County
Frank Crowley Courts Building (Criminal) & George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building (Civil)
“Frank Crowley Courts Building (Criminal) & George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building (Civil) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Dallas Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Tarrant County
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center & Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building (Fort Worth)
“Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center & Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building (Fort Worth) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Fort Worth Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Bexar County
Bexar County Courthouse & Cadena-Reeves Justice Center (San Antonio)
“Bexar County Courthouse & Cadena-Reeves Justice Center (San Antonio) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
San Antonio Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Travis County
Travis County Courthouse (Austin)
“Travis County Courthouse (Austin) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Austin Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Collin County
Collin County Courthouse (McKinney)
“Collin County Courthouse (McKinney) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
McKinney Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Denton County
Denton County Courthouse (Denton)
“Denton County Courthouse (Denton) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Denton Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Courthouse (Edinburg)
“Hidalgo County Courthouse (Edinburg) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Edinburg Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond)
“Fort Bend County Courthouse (Richmond) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Richmond Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
El Paso County
El Paso County Courthouse (El Paso)
“El Paso County Courthouse (El Paso) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
El Paso Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Courthouse (Conroe)
“Montgomery County Courthouse (Conroe) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Conroe Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Williamson County
Williamson County Courthouse (Georgetown)
“Williamson County Courthouse (Georgetown) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Georgetown Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Cameron County
Cameron County Courthouse (Brownsville)
“Cameron County Courthouse (Brownsville) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Brownsville Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Brazoria County
Brazoria County Courthouse (Angleton)
“Brazoria County Courthouse (Angleton) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Angleton Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Bell County
Bell County Courthouse (Belton)
“Bell County Courthouse (Belton) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Belton Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Nueces County
Nueces County Courthouse (Corpus Christi)
“Nueces County Courthouse (Corpus Christi) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Corpus Christi Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Galveston County
Galveston County Courthouse (Galveston)
“Galveston County Courthouse (Galveston) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Galveston Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Lubbock County
Lubbock County Courthouse (Lubbock)
“Lubbock County Courthouse (Lubbock) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Lubbock Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Webb County
Webb County Courthouse (Laredo)
“Webb County Courthouse (Laredo) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Laredo Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
McLennan County
McLennan County Courthouse (Waco)
“McLennan County Courthouse (Waco) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Waco Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Smith County
Smith County Courthouse (Tyler)
“Smith County Courthouse (Tyler) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Tyler Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Hays County
Hays County Courthouse (San Marcos)
“Hays County Courthouse (San Marcos) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
San Marcos Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Ellis County
Ellis County Courthouse (Waxahachie)
“Ellis County Courthouse (Waxahachie) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Waxahachie Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Johnson County
Johnson County Courthouse (Cleburne)
“Johnson County Courthouse (Cleburne) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Cleburne Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Comal County
Comal County Courthouse (New Braunfels)
“Comal County Courthouse (New Braunfels) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
New Braunfels Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Guadalupe County
Guadalupe County Courthouse (Seguin)
“Guadalupe County Courthouse (Seguin) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Seguin Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Midland County
Midland County Courthouse (Midland)
“Midland County Courthouse (Midland) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Midland Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Ector County
Ector County Courthouse (Odessa)
“Ector County Courthouse (Odessa) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Odessa Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Parker County
Parker County Courthouse (Weatherford)
“Parker County Courthouse (Weatherford) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Weatherford Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Kaufman County
Kaufman County Courthouse (Kaufman)
“Kaufman County Courthouse (Kaufman) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Kaufman Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Randall County
Randall County Courthouse (Canyon)
“Randall County Courthouse (Canyon) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Canyon Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Taylor County
Taylor County Courthouse (Abilene)
“Taylor County Courthouse (Abilene) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Abilene Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Gregg County
Gregg County Courthouse (Longview)
“Gregg County Courthouse (Longview) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Longview Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
Potter County
Potter County Courthouse (Amarillo)
“Potter County Courthouse (Amarillo) Courthouse Security Policy: "Cell phones and laptops are permitted through security screening. All phones must be turned off or silenced before entering any courtroom."”
Amarillo Allowed (silent mode in courtrooms) No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my cell phone to a courthouse in Texas?

It depends on the county administrative order: 34 of 34 tracked courthouses in Texas allow silenced cell phones, while 0 prohibit cell phones for general visitors and traffic court defendants.

Are summoned jurors allowed to bring cell phones in Texas?

In 34 of 34 counties in Texas, summoned jurors presenting an official Jury Summons are permitted to bring cell phones into the Jury Assembly Room even when general visitors are banned.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.

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