Court of Appeals of Texas

The Court of Appeals of Texas is an intermediate appellate court in Texas, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Supreme Court of Texas. Its justices are chosen by partisan election, the same method Texas uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every justice to serve on the court, current and former.

How a justice reaches this court. Justices of the Court of Appeals of Texas are chosen in partisan elections to 6-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any justice to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.

Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).