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Appellate Judges Education Fund

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Overview

The Court of Criminal Appeals provides a $101,000 grant to support appellate judge education. This fund reimburses actual and necessary expenses for approved courses. Requests must be submitted before attendance and approved by the judge’s Chief Justice or Presiding Judge by March 31.

Fund Allocations

Court Allocation
Supreme Court of Texas $9,000
Court of Criminal Appeals $9,000
1st Court of Appeals $9,000
2nd Court of Appeals $7,000
3rd Court of Appeals $6,000
4th Court of Appeals $7,000
5th Court of Appeals $13,000
6th Court of Appeals $3,000
7th Court of Appeals $4,000
8th Court of Appeals $3,000
9th Court of Appeals $4,000
10th Court of Appeals $3,000
11th Court of Appeals $3,000
12th Court of Appeals $3,000
13th Court of Appeals $6,000
14th Court of Appeals $9,000
15th Court of Appeals $3,000
Total $101,000

Initial Request Criteria

  • Course must relate to judicial duties
  • Provider must be approved by the Court of Criminal Appeals. See list of pre-approved providers. 
  • Request must be submitted and approved before attending
  • Reimbursement capped at $1,000
  • Requests must not exceed court allocation
  • Course must take place during fiscal year (Sept–Aug)

Reimbursable Expenses

  • Meals/lodging: up to 2× GSA per diem
  • Tuition and registration fees
  • Mileage: up to $0.655/mile
  • Economy travel

Note: Judges must pay expenses personally. No prepayments or vendor payments. Reimbursement requests due within 60 days of the course.

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Additional Funds

Requests accepted: April 1 – May 31

  • Up to $2,000 in additional funds may be requested
  • Same eligibility criteria apply
  • Funds awarded on a pro rata basis, if demand exceeds supply
Requests will be accepted as long as funds remain available.
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