Michael McCauley at a glance
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Michael McCauley
District Judge · Texas 28th District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Michael A. McCauley is a Republican judge of the Texas 28th District Court, elected in November 2024 and sworn in on January 9, 2025, serving a four‐year term through December 31, 2028
- Legal Career: Assistant District Attorney, Nueces County (2000–2007) Private practice at Ostarch, Hilmy & McCauley Former owner of McCauley Travel Service
- In summary: Judge Michael McCauley is a seasoned attorney and former prosecutor now serving as a district judge in Nueces County, with a background in both public service and private practice, and a stated focus on efficient, cost‐effective justice
Education
- W.B. Ray High School Bachelor’s degree in History, Southern Methodist University (1988) J.D., Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (2005)
Additional information
- His term began January 1, 2025, and runs until the end of 2028.
- Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas
- Professional Memberships: Corpus Christi Bar Association, Corpus Christi Young Lawyers, State Bar of Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
- McCauley has over 30 years of legal experience in criminal, business litigation, and transactional matters.
- Elected to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Nanette Hassette.
- In his inaugural remarks, McCauley emphasized efficiency, cost savings for taxpayers, and moving cases promptly.
- McCauley presides over the 28th District Court of Texas, which covers Nueces County in Corpus Christi.
- He has stated that his core values are honesty, fairness, and integrity.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In civil district and county court proceedings, the court may permit or require electronic participation after appropriate notice; compelled electronic participation for oral-testimony proceedings requires good cause or party agreement, and a jury trial requires party agreement.
Upon appropriate notice by a party or the court, a court may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means, except as otherwise provided in (2).Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Civil district and county trial courts may permit courtroom recording or broadcasting only under Supreme Court guidelines, with the required party and witness consent, or for ceremonial proceedings.
A trial court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing of proceedings in the courtroom only in the following circumstances:Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Texas 28th District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Texas 28th District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 25, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗Texas 28th District Court official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Texas 28th District Court official directory ↗