Texas HB933 redefines the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Texas HB933 amends the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals. The Texas Supreme Court gains appellate jurisdiction over certain criminal law matters, specifically those that present important questions of law. The Court of Criminal Appeals retains its final appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases, including those involving the death penalty. The bill also clarifies the process for resolving conflicts between the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals regarding constitutional interpretations.

Texas HB933 redefines the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Texas HB933 amends the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals. The Texas Supreme Court gains appellate jurisdiction over certain criminal law matters, specifically those that present important questions of law. The Court of Criminal Appeals retains its final appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases, including those involving the death penalty. The bill also clarifies the process for resolving conflicts between the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals regarding constitutional interpretations.