In Texas Court of Appeals, panels are typically composed of how many justices?

• A. Three
• B. One
• C. Five
• D. Seven

Answer: (A)

Three judges sit on the typical Texas Court of Appeals panel. This setup lets the panel review the record, hear arguments, and issue opinions efficiently while providing a reasonable cross-section of judges to balance perspectives. With three members, a majority is two, giving a clear binding decision. A single judge isn’t the standard for appellate panels, and larger panels of five or seven aren’t the usual composition for ordinary appeals. The court can hear cases en banc (with all judges) in special circumstances, but that is not the typical panel size.