The Third Court of Appeals

The Third Court of Appeals is one of the most important courts in Texas where some of Texas’ most important and complicated legal cases are decided. The Court hears appeals of civil lawsuits and criminal prosecutions from 24 counties in Central and West Texas. Plus, because it covers Austin the seat of state government, about half of the Third Court’s work involves sophisticated, crucial appeals involving Texas state government and its many regulatory agencies impacting the lives of every Texan.

The Third Court is the final word on approximately 90-95% of the cases it hears.  Only the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals are higher in the appeals process.

The Third Court of Appeals serves the following counties:

Map of the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals
  • Bastrop
  • Bell
  • Blanco
  • Burnet
  • Caldwell
  • Coke
  • Comal
  • Concho
  • Fayette
  • Hays
  • Irion
  • Lampasas
  • Lee
  • Llano
  • McCulloch
  • Milam
  • Mills
  • Runnels
  • San Saba
  • Schleicher
  • Sterling
  • Tom Green
  • Travis
  • Williamson

Chief Justice Law is privileged and honored to serve the people of Texas and guiding and managing the work of the Third Court of Appeals.

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