First Court of Appeals

Local Rules

Law Clerk Position Open

September 08, 2023

The First Court of Appeals is now hiring a Law Clerk! This position will work with our central staff attorneys and help handle original proceedings, motions, and other matters. The last day to apply is this Friday, September 22, 2023! For more information and to apply, click here.

The First Court of Appeals is now on Twitter

July 06, 2023

The Court's latest orders and opinions are now even easier to access. They are currently available on Twitter. Here is the link: First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas (@1stCOA_Houston) / Twitter

New Clerk of the Court

July 01, 2023

Deborah Young has been chosen by the First Court of Appeals to serve as its new Clerk of the Court. She replaces Chris Prine who recently retired after serving for 10 years as the Clerk of the Court.

New Chief Staff Attorney

July 01, 2023

Anne Marie Greenwood has been chosen by the First Court of Appeals to serve as its new Chief Staff Attorney. She replaces Janet Williams who recently retired after 30 years at the Court. Anne is also the lead Chambers Attorney for Chief Justice Adams.

TRAP 34.5(a)(13)

April 26, 2023

TRAP 34.5(a)(13) now mandates that the clerk's record include "in civil cases, any supersedeas bond or certificate of cash deposit in lieu of a bond." Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 34.5(a).

New Local Rule 2

April 26, 2023

Local Rule dealing with Transfers of Cases Between the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals from Multi-District Litigation enacted. See Local Rule 2 under Practice Before the Court/Local Rules.

TRAP 49 Deadlines Revised effective October 1, 2021

October 05, 2021

Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 49 dealing with rehearings and en banc consideration has been revised effective October 1, 2021.