Welcome to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Court of Criminal Appeals is Texas' highest court for criminal cases. The Court consists of a Presiding Judge and eight Judges . They are elected by the voters of the entire state, and they hold their offices for terms of six years.
The Court sits in Austin, near the Capitol. From time to time it may sit in other cities to hear cases.
Legal Citation
Latest News
Misc. Docket 23-001
January 24, 2023
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 39.7
MISC. DOCKET 23-001 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 39.7
Misc Docket 22-008
December 31, 2022
Order Reappointing Members to the Judicial Commission on Mental Health
MISC. DOCKET 22-008 Order Reappointing Members to the Judicial Commission on Mental Health
Passing of Judge Carl Dally
October 25, 2022
The Court regrets to announce our friend and former colleague, Judge Carl Dally, died on October 19, 2022. Judge Dally served on the Court from 1978 through 1983. His obituary may found here . We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends.
Misc Docket 22-007
October 04, 2022
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 39.7
MISC. DOCKET 22-007 Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 39.7
Misc Docket 22-006
September 20, 2022
Final Approval of Amendments to Rule 3a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.2 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration
MISC. DOCKET 22-006 Final Approval of Amendments to Rule 3a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.2 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration
