The new proposed amendments are available here. Generally speaking, the proposed amendments make non-substantive changes to L.R. 7.1, 7.2, 53.1, 72.1, and 72.2. These proposed amendments simply clarify the types of materials that may be relied upon when filing briefs or objections. The proposed amendments also repeal L.R. 55.2, which relates to default judgments by the United States.
Unless modified after receipt of public comment, the proposed amendments take effect on September 1, 2011. Any comments should be sent, by June 1, 2011, to: Clerk of Court United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Attention: 2011 Rules Revision Comments 1100 Commerce Street, Room 1452 Dallas, Texas 75242-1495.