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.
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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
Misc Docket 22-005
July 26, 2022
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 38.1(a), 52.3(a), 53.2(a), 55.2(a)
MISC. DOCKET 22-005 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 38.1(a), 52.3(a), 53.2(a), 55.2(a)
Misc Docket 22-004
July 20, 2022
Final Approval of Amendment to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.4
MISC. DOCKET 22-004 Final Approval of Amendment to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.4
Passing of Judge Francis "Frank" James Maloney, Jr.
July 13, 2022
The Court regrets to announce our friend and former colleague, Judge Francis "Frank" James Maloney, Jr., died on July 5, 2022. Judge Maloney served on the Court from 1990 through 1996. His obituary may found here . We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends.
Misc Docket 22-003
April 05, 2022
Order Proposing Amendment to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.4
MISC. DOCKET 22-003 Order Proposing Amendment to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.4
