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Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureSection FOUR - Proceedings in the Supreme Court
Rule 57 - Direct Appeals to the Supreme Court
Rule 57.4 - Preliminary Ruling on Probable Jurisdiction; Dismissal of Appeal

Tex. R. App. P. 57.4

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Rule 57.4 - Preliminary Ruling on Probable Jurisdiction; Dismissal of Appeal

The Supreme Court may determine whether the Court has probable jurisdiction based on the statement of jurisdiction and any response. If the Supreme Court determines that it does not have or will not exercise jurisdiction over a direct appeal, the Court will dismiss the appeal.

Tex. R. App. P. 57.4

Amended August 27, 2021, effective 1/1/2022; amended December 20, 2021, effective 1/1/2022.