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 24-008
November 20, 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 24-006
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