How do judges of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is partisan election.

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals / Joined 2021 / Active

Jesse F. McClure III

Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Jesse F. McClure III is a Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, serving since 2021. He previously served on the Texas 339th Judicial District Court. Sources ↓

Born: 1972 · age 54
Tenure: Since 2021 · 5 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2019	Texas 339th Judicial District Court	–	–
2021	Texas Court of Criminal Appeals	–	–

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Philosophy	1994
The University of Texas at Austin		1999

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is partisan election.
Which court is Jesse F. McClure III on?: Jesse F. McClure III is a Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

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