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[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

The Supreme Court of Texas has issued an emergency order authorizing the modification of deadlines in certain justice courts affected by Hurricane Beryl.
Find the order here: https://t.co/TzvIzWtJ7w

[TIDC @TIDC_News]

In collaboration with @TXChildrensComm and @TxCourts, TIDC is thrilled to share videos highlighting child welfare law as a potential career path.

Judges & attorneys discuss the importance of high quality representation for children and parents. #TXLege
https://t.co/rchaJYwT7e

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

📢The Supreme Court, Office of Court Administration @TxCourts, and @TDHCA reflect on the successful completion of the TX Eviction Diversion Program. 🏠
TEDP helped tenants avoid eviction, reimbursed landlords, and helped judges clear dockets. Read more: https://t.co/1JSJsRF1L5

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

The Supreme Court of Texas issued its final orders of the term today, clearing its docket of argued cases for the 9th year in a row.
Find the case summaries of opinions here: https://t.co/YOonFwOUxB
Find the full orders here: https://t.co/5mwm9ezzqw
#appellatetwitter #scotx

[National Center for State Courts @StateCourts]

.@SupremeCourt_TX Chief Justice Nathan Hecht delivered his State of the Judiciary address yesterday, calling for the need to improve #A2J, increase judicial salaries and create business #courts.

Read more via @TexasTribune.
https://t.co/S1PI4eWPAZ

[Jeff Leach @leachfortexas]

Honored to be in the Texas Supreme Court to hear our Chief Justice deliver his State of the Judiciary Address — a thorough review of the state of our justice system and a compelling and aspirational challenge for our future. Proud to partner with him in this effort. #txlege

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

CJ Hecht reiterated his support for bail reform amendments SB 1318 and HB 3400 as well as SJR 44 and HJR 181. He also supports changes to allow people charged with first-time, non-serious misdemeanors to have their records sealed as proposed in SB 499 and HB 1737.
#SOJ2023

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

Chief Justice Hecht stated that in the last 23 years, the judiciary has only received 3 pay raises. “Inadequate compensation is the obvious reason for high attrition in the judiciary,” he stated, noting that in the 2020-21 biennium the turnover rate was 16%. #SOJ2023

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

Statewide criminal case clearance rates are now 101% for felonies and 110% for misdemeanors. That means courts are disposing of more cases than are filed. The civil docket is not far behind at 97%. “Efficiencies prompted by COVID are becoming the new normal,” CJ Hecht said.

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

On court backlogs, Chief Justice Hecht noted that Texas’s appellate courts are current with their work. Trial courts are trending current with the exception of cases that must be tried before a jury, he said.
#SOJ2023

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

“If we sat down to create a 21st century justice system from scratch, it would bear little resemblance to what we have. Lawyers and judges resist change. Stability and predictability are certainly virtues in the law. Obstinacy is not.”
#SOJ2023

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht, the 27th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, greeted members of the judiciary, legislative, and executive branches in the Supreme Court courtroom for his fifth State of the Judiciary address: “My fellow Texans.”
#Soj2023

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

Mark your calendars!
Watch the State of the Judiciary address live at noon on April 5 at https://t.co/o7mWjojtRA
#txlaw #txlawyers #scotx #txlege

[Texas Courts @TxCourts]

TYLA launches website to improve public understanding of Texas courts https://t.co/XALFjLcVMD

[National Center for State Courts @StateCourts]

We love state courts and people love working for state courts, too. Feel the love from @TxCourts and see why they believe Courts Rock! Watch now: https://t.co/dAqHoHubxu.

[Harris County District Clerk @hcdcburgess]

Don't ignore your jury summons. Everyone deserves the right to a fair trial. That's only possible when you answer your call to serve at #jury service. Remember, #justice starts with you.
#harriscounty #houston

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

Oral argument update:
Oral arguments have been rescheduled for 11 a.m. today in person. The arguments will be streamed live via the Court's YouTube page: https://t.co/piQA0VnWqp

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

The Court released two administrative orders this afternoon: 1) the final general emergency order regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and 2) final approval of rule changes that determine when remote court proceedings may be held.
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#txlawyers

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

The 58th Emergency Order of the COVID-19 pandemic: https://t.co/4ocV9MHY76
The 59th Emergency Order of the COVID-19 pandemic: https://t.co/fiskT9oH8Y

[Supreme Court of TX @SupremeCourt_TX]

SCOTX has proposed new rules to govern remote participation in civil proceedings. The court invites written comments on the rules by email to [email protected] by January 1, 2023

Read more about the changes: https://t.co/AEFsijEbxg
#appellatetwitter #txlawyers #txlaw