Court of Appeals of Texas / Joined 2021 / Active

Darlene Byrne

Chief Justice, Court of Appeals of Texas

Darlene Byrne is a Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of Texas, serving since 2021. She previously served on the Texas 126th Judicial District Court. Sources ↓

Tenure
Since 2021 · 5 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
2001Texas 126th Judicial District Court
2021Court of Appeals of Texas

Education

University of Houstonmagna cum laude1987

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Court of Appeals of Texas reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is partisan election.
Which court is Darlene Byrne on?
Darlene Byrne is a Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of Texas.

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5 years on the Court of Appeals of Texas. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).