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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

YearCourtAppointed byVote
2007Texas Criminal District Court, No. 1, Dallas City
2019Court of Appeals of Texas

Education

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).