Misc Docket 23-005
September 11, 2023
Approval of Technology Standards, Version 7.1
MISC. DOCKET 23-005 Approval of Technology Standards, Version 7.1
Misc. Docket 23-004
September 08, 2023
Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.2 and Rule 2.7 of the Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases
MISC. DOCKET 23-004 Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.2 and Rule 2.7 of the Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases
Misc. Docket 23-003
August 09, 2023
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6
MISC. DOCKET 23-003 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6
The Court regrets to announce that Judge Michael J. McCormick died on July 23, 2023. Judge McCormick served as Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals from 1981 - 1987, and as Presiding Judge from 1989 - 2000. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends.
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Memorial Service Honoring Former Judge Francis "Frank" James Maloney Jr., 1927-2022
May 16, 2023
Friday, June 16, 2023 10:00 A.M. in the Court of Criminal Appeals Courtroom
The Court of Criminal Appeals will hold a Memorial Service honoring Retired Judge Francis "Frank" James Maloney Jr. who died Sunday, July 5, 2022, in Orleans, Massachusetts.
Judge Maloney was elected to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1990 and served until 1996. He was a Visiting Trial and Appellate Judge in the state of Texas from 1997 until 2017. He was 94.

Passing of Judge Fortunato “Pete” Benavides
May 10, 2023
The Court regrets to announce that Judge Fortunato “Pete” Benavides died on May 5, 2023. Judge Benavides served on the Court of Criminal Appeals from 1991 to 1992. In 1994, he was appointed by President Bill Clinton to serve as Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He assumed senior status from that role in 2012. His obituary may be found here.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends. A graveside service and internment will be held on Friday, May 19, at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota St., Austin, Texas.
Misc. Docket 23-002
May 02, 2023
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6
MISC. DOCKET 23-002 Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6
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