Learn About the 13th District Court of Appeals
A final appeal process serving the vibrant and diverse Texas community.
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About the Texas Court of Appeals
The Thirteenth Court of Appeals, established in 1963 under Article 1817, V.T.C.S., and as authorized by Article 5, Section 1 of the Texas Constitution, is a key legal institution serving the Corpus Christi and Edinburg regions in Texas. The court structure includes a Chief Justice along with five other justices.
As an intermediate appellate court, it holds jurisdiction over both civil and criminal appeals from lower courts. In civil cases, the court’s jurisdiction applies when the judgement is over $100, excluding costs. For criminal cases, the court’s jurisdiction extends to all cases except those involving post-conviction writs of habeas corpus or where the death penalty has been imposed.
Texas’ 13 Court of Appeals
The Thirteenth Court of Appeals is responsible for a region covering twenty counties, with offices located in Corpus Christi and Edinburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Texas 13th Court of Appeals located?
The 13th Court of Appeals is located on the 10th floor of the Nueces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi, and on the 5th floor of the Hidalgo County Administrative building located at 100 East Cano in Edinburg. The court is comprised of six justices who represent a collective of 20 counties spanning the Coastal Bend and the Rio Grande Valley.
What is the 13th District Court of Appeals presiding area?
According to the census, our 13th court of appeals presides over 20 counties with a population of 2,130,650 citizens across 77 cities and 16 towns.