Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 154.003

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

It is the responsibility of all trial and appellate courts and their court administrators to carry out the policy under § 154.002.