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 22-003
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
Misc Docket 22-001
March 30, 2022
Preliminary 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 22-002 Preliminary 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 22-002
March 30, 2022
Preliminary 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 22-002 Preliminary 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 21-005
December 07, 2021
Approval of Technology Standards, Version 7.0. Set By The Judicial Committee on Information Technology
MISC. DOCKET 21-005 Approval of Technology Standards, Version 7.0. Set By The Judicial Committee on Information Technology
