Why did I get a text or email changing my court date?

This is very common in Travis County. The court frequently resets a defendant’s first court date and sends a text or email with the new date.

Should I be worried that my court date was changed?

No. It can be confusing, especially because you were warned when you were released from jail that you cannot miss court. But having this first date reset is a normal part of the process.

Did you reset it? Or the court?

The court.

Is the first court date actually in a courtroom?

No. The original first setting is generally at an administrative office in the courthouse, not a courtroom.

What would happen if I went to the original first court date?

They would give you the new court date and send you home.

What should I do if I receive a new court date?

Put it in your calendar.