--- title: "Susan H. McCoy | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/susan-h-mccoy" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-28" --- # Susan H. McCoy Texas 153rd District Court · District Judge, Tarrant County 153rd Civil District Court ## Profile - Court: Texas 153rd District Court - State: Texas - Role: District Judge, Tarrant County 153rd Civil District Court - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-28 ## 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 ### trial exhibits and video Scope: courtwide Before trial, parties must mark and exchange exhibits; films and videotaped depositions generally must be disclosed early enough for objections to be heard before trial. Evidence excerpt: Prior to commencement of trial all exhibits will be marked, exchanged and examined by counsel so that the trial will not be delayed by such examination. [Local Rules of the Civil Courts of Tarrant County](https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/content/dam/main/county-clerk/Civil_Rules.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-28 ### 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://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/civil-courts/district-courts/153rd-district-court.html) - [Official roster](https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/civil-courts/district-courts/153rd-district-court.html) - [Tarrant County 153rd Civil District Court official judicial roster](https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/civil-courts/district-courts/153rd-district-court.html) - [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) - [Local Rules of the Civil Courts of Tarrant County](https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/content/dam/main/county-clerk/Civil_Rules.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/susan-h-mccoy", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/susan-h-mccoy", "name": "Susan H. 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(1992) - Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Texas A&M University in 1988 ### Additional information - Susan McCoy has run unopposed in several Republican primaries and general elections, including her most recent 2024 re-election, securing 100% of the vote. - First elected in 2012 and has successfully maintained her position through subsequent elections, reflecting strong community support. - earned her pilot’s license in 2006, serving as an Angel Flight pilot. - Began as an associate in the insurance coverage section at Cowles & Thompson in 1993, then joined Cooper & Scully handling medical malpractice and insurance defense matters, eventually becoming a partner in 1998. - Before joining the bench, McCoy practiced law for approximately 20 years. - Worth Magazine. - She presides over civil, commercial, probate, and tort cases, among others, and has handled thousands of cases throughout her tenure. - Her judicial philosophy emphasizes strict interpretation of the law and adherence to the Constitution, reflecting her conservative values. - She has been consistently recognized as a top attorney in Texas by Ft. - She emphasizes education, public service, and conservative principles in both her professional and personal life. - McCoy is a lifetime Republican and actively participates in political and professional organizations, including Fort Worth Republican Women, Metroplex Republican Women, and Republican Women of North Texas, where she serves on the Board of Directors. - She is also a member of the Texas Bar Foundation and the Tarrant County Bar Foundation Board of Directors. - Raised in Houston, McCoy is an aviation enthusiast ## 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.