Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
| Texas Court of Criminal Appeals | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals | |
| 30°16′34.76″N 97°44′28.56″W / 30.2763222°N 97.7412667°W | |
| Established | 1891 |
| Jurisdiction | Texas |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Coordinates | 30°16′34.76″N 97°44′28.56″W / 30.2763222°N 97.7412667°W |
| Authorised by | Texas Constitution |
| Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States |
| Website | http://www.txcourts.gov/cca |
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, is composed of a presiding judge and eight judges.
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.