Supreme Court

Courts approve changes to rules governing disclosure of counsel in appellate petitions and briefs 

July 26, 2022

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The Supreme Court of Texas and Court of Criminal Appeals have approved changes to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure to clarify that counsel must provide a complete list of all trial and appellate counsel who have appeared in a case.

The changes take effect on August 1, 2022.

View the orders here.