Texas Courthouse Smartwatch & Apple Watch Rules (2026)

Short answer: Yes, all 34 tracked courthouses in Texas allow smartwatches provided they are silenced inside courtrooms. Updated 2026-11-04

34 of 34 courthouses in Texas allow smartwatches (Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Fitbit) on silent mode, while 0 classify smartwatches as prohibited recording devices and ban them at the metal detector. 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 CourthouseCitySmartwatches & Apple WatchPhone 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) 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 Smartwatches allowed (silent) No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear my Apple Watch to court in Texas?

Yes, all 34 tracked courthouses in Texas allow smartwatches provided they are silenced inside courtrooms.

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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