Tex. R. App. P. 17.2

As amended through April 30, 2024

Rule 17.2 - Nearest Available Court of Appeals

If a court of appeals is unable to take immediate action, the nearest court of appeals that is able to take immediate action may do so with the same effect as the other court. The nearest court of appeals is the one whose courthouse is nearest - measured by a straight line - the courthouse of the trial court.

Tex. R. App. P. 17.2