Misc. Docket 24-006
September 10, 2024
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 39.8
MISC. DOCKET 24-006 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 39.8
Misc. Docket 24-005
July 22, 2024
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9, 38, and 68
MISC. DOCKET 24-005 Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9, 38, and 68
Misc. Docket 24-004
May 31, 2024
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.2 and Rule 2.7 of the Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases
MISC. DOCKET 24-004 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.2 and Rule 2.7 of the Statewide Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases
Court of Criminal Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments in Dallas
April 04, 2024
The Court of Criminal Appeals will hear oral arguments on April 11, 2024, at the Arts District Mansion in Dallas, Texas, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Case Submission Schedule, April 11, 2024
Memorial Service Honoring Former Presiding Judge Michael J. McCormick, 1945-2023
April 04, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024, 10:30 A.M. in the Court of Criminal Appeals Courtroom
The Court of Criminal Appeals will hold a Memorial Service honoring Presiding Judge Michael J. McCormick, who passed away July 23, 2023. Judge McCormick was elected to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1980. In 1988, he was elected Presiding Judge where he served until his retirement in 2000.
Misc. Docket 24-003
March 07, 2024
Approval of Technology Standards, Version 8.0
MISC. DOCKET 24-003 Approval of Technology Standards, Version 8.0
Passing of Judge Morris Overstreet
March 05, 2024
The Court regrets to announce that Judge Morris Overstreet died on March 3, 2024. Judge Overstreet served as Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals from 1990 - 1998. Judge Overstreet's funeral will be in Houston on Saturday, March 9, 2024, and burial will be in Amarillo at a future date. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends. Read more...
Misc. Docket 24-002
February 06, 2024
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure Related to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals
MISC. DOCKET 24-002 Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure Related to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals
Misc. Docket 24-001
February 06, 2024
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.3, 9.5, 53.2, 53.3
MISC. DOCKET 24-001 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.3, 9.5, 53.2, 53.3
Memorial Service Honoring Former Judge Fortunato "Pete" Benavides, 1947-2023
January 05, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024, 10:00 A.M. in the Court of Criminal Appeals Courtroom
The Court of Criminal Appeals will hold a Memorial Service honoring Judge Fortunato "Pete" Benavides who died May 5, 2023. Judge Benavides was appointed to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1991 by Governor Ann Richards. In 1994, former president Bill Clinton appointed Judge Benavides to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Misc. Docket 23-007
December 14, 2023
Order Appointing Members to the Judicial Commission on Mental Health
MISC. DOCKET 23-007 Order Appointing Members to the Judicial Commission on Mental Health
The Court regrets to announce that Judge Jim Vollers died on September 23, 2023. Judge Vollers served on the Court of Criminal Appeals in 1978. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Weed Corley Fish Parkcrest on October 28, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
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Memorial Service Honoring Former Judge Paul Womack, 1947-2022
October 09, 2023
Monday, October 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 Paul Womack who died January 12, 2022. Judge Womack was elected to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1997 and served until 2014.
Misc. Docket 23-006
October 03, 2023
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.3 and 9.5
MISC. DOCKET 23-006 Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.3 and 9.5
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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