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 (56 judges, selected by partisan election), 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).