A written demand for a jury must be filed no later than 14 days before the date a case is set for trial. A written request for a jury trial is filed with the clerk of the court a reasonable time before the date set for trial of the cause on the non-jury docket.Civil Rules, Local Court Rules for the Western District of Texas. Rule 38 preserves the right to a jury trial in civil cases, requiring a specific demand within 14 days after the last pleading directed to the issue. (c) Specifying Issues. (a) Right Preserved. Some courts, like Travis County, conduct pretrial hearings the morning of the trial. At pretrial hearings, the court will hear motions in limine. The Instructions for Completing the Orders – currently under the Temporary Ex Parte Order form – apply to all orders, including the MOEP. The plaintiff has filed no response.