Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Highest court in the U.S. state of Texas for criminal matters / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) is the court of last resort for all criminal matters in Texas. The Court, which is based in the Supreme Court Building in Downtown Austin,[1] is composed of a presiding judge and eight judges.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals | |
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30°16′34.76″N 97°44′28.56″W | |
Established | 1841 |
Location | Austin, Texas |
Coordinates | 30°16′34.76″N 97°44′28.56″W |
Authorized by | Texas Constitution |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States |
Website | http://www.txcourts.gov/cca |
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Article V of the Texas Constitution vests the judicial power of the state and describes the Court's jurisdiction and sets rules for judicial eligibility, elections, and vacancies.