Harris County – Guide for an eSubpoena Request

This guide explains the steps to request a subpoena through the Harris County District Clerk’s website. It details the information needed to file the request, such as case numbers and witness details.

The court describes it as: This guide explains how to request issuance of a subpoena in Harris County, Texas.

Common questions

Where do I file this request?

You must log in to the District Clerk’s website at www.hcdistrictclerk.com and click the e-Subpoena icon. Great care must be taken to enter the correct case number. Great care must be taken to enter the correct case number.

Do I need to provide witness information?

Yes, you must enter all necessary witness information. If the witness works for a government agency, extra fields will ask for the agency name and officer ID. You must also designate if the document contains sensitive data for each witness.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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