DALLAS — As the government shutdown continues, Texas' federal courts will run out of money Oct. 20, but the district court will continue to hear and decide cases.

According to a press release from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the federal judiciary has exhausted all available funds. The judiciary will move to a "non-paid status" Monday, Oct. 20.

Sunday marked day 19 of the government shutdown because Congress has failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government.

Amid the lapse in funding, the district court will continue to hear and decide cases, the release states.

The clerk's office will accept and process all civil and criminal filings, continue administration of the jury and grand jury system and will collect and deposit fees, the release

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