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 25-004
July 09, 2025
First Emergency Order on the Hill Country Flood State of Disaster
MISC. DOCKET 25-004 First Emergency Order on the Hill Country Flood State of Disaster
Misc. Docket 25-003
July 09, 2025
Approval of Technology Standards, Version 10.0
MISC. DOCKET 25-003 Approval of Technology Standards, Version 10.0
Misc. Docket 25-002
March 05, 2025
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6
MISC. DOCKET 25-002 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6
Misc. Docket 25-001
January 31, 2025
Approval of Technology Standards, Version 9.0
MISC. DOCKET 25-001 Approval of Technology Standards, Version 9.0
Misc. Docket 24-008
November 19, 2024
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 6
MISC. DOCKET 24-008 Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 6
Misc. Docket 24-007
November 19, 2024
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9 and 38
MISC. DOCKET 24-007 Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9 and 38
