Terry Adams

Chief Justice, First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas. Appointed 2020. Elected 2022.

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

Since 1892 only 11 Clerks have served at the First Court of Appeals. Today, Delilah Alvarez was sworn-in as the 12th Clerk of Court for the First Court of Appeals! Welcome Delilah to the “Friendly First”! We are excited to have you join our court family!

[Terry Adams @TerryAdamsCJ]

Here is our class of Summer Interns for 2026. They are sworn-in and ready to go. Welcome to the First Court of Appeals!

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

The First Court of Appeals is looking to hire two full-time Chambers Attorneys. One to work with Justice Andrew Johnson and the other to work with Justice Jennifer Caughey. Click here to apply today! https://t.co/xggz4NvZLx

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The First Court of Appeals issued opinions and orders today in civil and criminal cases. They can be found here: https://t.co/IdsnL5MVcv

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

The First Court of Appeals is now accepting applications for its Clerk of the Court position. The job posting with information about how to apply is attached below.
https://t.co/teEI1Rf5UN

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

The shared Clerk of Court for the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals, Deborah Young, has announced her retirement. We are thankful for Deborah’s service to our Court over the past three years and wish her all the best as she enjoys retirement!

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

We are now accepting applications from rising 2d and 3d year law school students for our renowned Summer Internship Program (May 18 to June 26). Here is the information you need: https://t.co/QN4WI9B1Yq

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

The First Court of Appeals is looking to hire a Chambers Attorney to work with Justice Amparo “Amy” Guerra. This is a great opportunity to join our Court family! Please use this link to apply today: https://t.co/xggz4NvZLx

[Terry Adams @TerryAdamsCJ]

It is such an honor to work in this beautiful courthouse everyday doing the important work of the First Court of Appeals!

[Houstorian @Houstorian]

Today in 2011, the 1910 Harris County Courthouse, a domed, neo-classical landmark clad in rough cut pink Texas granite, is rededicated following a five-year, nearly $65 million renovation.

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@KannonShanmugam We are very fortunate indeed to be in the beautiful and historic 1910 Courthouse.

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It’s a beautiful day at the First Court of Appeals in Houston.

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@SAOliver_Atty Very clever. 😂

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

It was a packed house today with court of appeals justices and staff attorneys from across the state (plus another 60 watching online) as Chad Baruch led a fantastic “Writing Seminar for Appellate Court Justices and Staff Attorneys.” Thank you Chad for the wonderful presentation!

[Justice Brett Busby @BrettBusby]

#txlege was on track to increase Texas’ judges pay, which currently ranks 49th in the Nation. Now the bill may die because the chambers can’t agree on whether to raise their pensions too. I join Chief Justice Blacklock’s call for @DanPatrick and @Burrows4TX to find common ground.

[Terry Adams @TerryAdamsCJ]

It was a treat to return to my alma mater, South Texas College of Law Houston, and judge moot court arguments in Prof. Katherine Vukadin’s class of 1L students! Those who stayed afterwards asked great questions about oral argument and the practice of law. Very impressed!

[Terry Adams @TerryAdamsCJ]

Gulf of What? Come on #SWA!

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

Texas’ First Court of Appeals has six new justices. Here is the new official Court portrait!

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

The First Court of Appeals has one more opening that it is looking to fill. This is for a Chambers Attorney to work with Justice Jennifer Caughey. Please use this link to apply for this great position today! https://t.co/kObRlLz5k1 https://t.co/o3FkhY87a0

[First Court of Appeals at Houston, Texas @1stCOA_Houston]

Our other two open staff attorney positions have been filled. Apply for this one today!