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.
For more information, click the Overview link under General Information on the right side of this page, or you may telephone the Clerk of the Court at (512) 463-1551.
- Legal Citation:
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Texas Constitution, Article V, § 1
Texas Government Code Annotated, § 22.201
Latest News & Updates
- New Effective December 1, 2012 , Order Amending the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules 9, 38, 49, 52, 53, 55, 64, 68, 70, and 71.
- New Effective immediately, the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 31.4(b)&(c), Stay of Mandate and Appendix: Certification of Defendant's Right of Appeal, is amended.
- New Press Release: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Receives DOJ Capital Case Litigation Grant
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Updated: 30-Nov-2012
