Jan 17, 2025 · The Judicial Directory is produced only once a year. Information is current as of June 2023, unless otherwise noted. For more current information, search our judicial directory database (for all court levels). For available maps, see the Court Jurisdiction Maps page. Appellate Courts Supreme Court of Texas as of May 2024

1 day ago · A federal judge filed a last-minute order extending a court agreement ensuring protections for children in federal custody the day after it ended.

1 day ago · The Supreme Court of Texas' new chief justice is calling on the Legislature to significantly raise judicial salaries across the state as the Senate Finance Committee works through its budget bill ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justice Jimmy Blacklock to serve as the 28th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. Read more...

Jan 17, 2025 · A federal judge in Texas is allowing three other states to pursue a challenge seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.

In Texas, state judges are elected in partisan elections. [4][29] Trial judges are elected for 4 years, and appellate court judges are elected for 6 years. [4]

Jan 6, 2025 · Composed of the chief justice and eight justices, the Supreme Court of Texas is the court of last resort for civil matters in the state. The Supreme Court is in Austin, immediately northwest of the state Capitol. Supreme Court justices are elected to staggered six-year terms in statewide elections.

Dec 18, 2024 · Welcome to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct Online The independent Texas state agency responsible for investigating allegations of judicial misconduct and judicial disability

1 day ago · The chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court urged the state legislature to raise salaries for judges across the state.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Presiding Judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Chief Justices of each of the 14 Courts of Appeals, and the judges of each of the trial courts are generally responsible for the administration of their respective courts.