Court of Appeals of Texas / Joined 2019 / Active
Robert D. Burns III
Chief Justice, Court of Appeals of Texas
Robert D. Burns III is a Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of Texas, serving since 2019. He previously served on the Texas Criminal District Court, No. 1, Dallas City. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- Since 2019 · 7 yrs
- Education
- Austin College 1986
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Texas Criminal District Court, No. 1, Dallas City | – | – |
| 2019 | Court of Appeals of Texas | – | – |
Education
| Austin College | Business | 1986 |
| Southern Methodist University | 1990 |
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 Robert D. Burns III on?
- Robert D. Burns III is a Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals of Texas.
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7 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).