Texas Appeals Journal

About

The Texas Appeals Journal describes appellate court decisions in Texas cases that have drawn significant press coverage.

What the Journal covers

The Journal covers decisions from any appellate court deciding a Texas case, including:

  • the Supreme Court of Texas
  • the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
  • the Texas courts of appeals, including the Fifteenth Court of Appeals
  • the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in appeals from federal courts in Texas
  • the U.S. Supreme Court, in cases that arose in Texas

The Texas Appeals Journal publishes descriptions of court decisions for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website is legal advice, and nothing on this website should be relied on as legal advice.

The Journal is not a law firm and does not provide legal services. Reading this website, or contacting the Journal, does not create an attorney–client relationship.

Decisions can change

Articles describe decisions as they stood on the date of publication. A decision may later be modified or reversed through rehearing, review by a higher court, or other proceedings, and articles may not be updated to reflect those developments. The law also changes through new legislation and later decisions.