The Civil and Family Courts are located at 1700 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701. ☐I HAVE INCLUDED ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST (e.g.Discovery) TO INCLUDE IN THE CITATION. Automated Certificate of eService. When does the discovery period begin? How long do I have to complete discovery? On (Date) I filed (the "foregoing document" or Document Name) with the clerk of court for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas. The parties to new civil lawsuits in Texas usually must exchange information within 30 days of the filing of an answer, waiver of service, or counterpetition. Local Rules, Forms, and Standing Orders holds searchable local rules, forms, and standing orders. Certificate of Service.