Court of Criminal Appeals
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.
Legal Citation
- Texas Constitution, Article V, § 1
- Texas Government Code Annotated, § 22.201