--- title: "Michael McCauley | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michael-mccauley" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Michael McCauley Texas 28th District Court · District Judge ## Profile - Court: Texas 28th District Court - State: Texas - Role: District Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-25 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### civil remote appearances Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### civil recording and broadcasting Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Official roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michael-mccauley", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michael-mccauley", "name": "Michael McCauley | KnowJudges", "description": "Michael McCauley, Texas 28th District Court. 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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. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-119ce7e69a3752f1da3cfce0) — 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](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-a5f587f769df9f3231ef4f9a) — 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](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.