Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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NEW EPISODE: The new TRCP 166a has been finalized, and the changes are far-reaching. We break down the new deadlines, response requirements, and practical implications for Texas litigators with appellate lawyer Michael Duncan. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2026/03/e163-t…

NEW EPISODE: We flip the script and explore how Texas appellate courts could improve the practitioner experience—from docketing statements and briefing timelines to mandamus denials and transparency. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2026/02/e162-f…

NEW EPISODE: @rbphillipsjr joins us to talk about #SCOTX rulemaking and permissive interlocutory appeals—a tool most Texas practitioners overlook. #AppellateTwitter texappcounsel.com/2026/02/e161-p…

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The newest feature: YouTube Shorts. Quick, focused clips pulled directly from episodes—practical insights, guest tips, and war stories you can absorb on a break or between client meetings. 2/2 #AppellateTwitter

The summary judgment rule changes hit March 1. The new petition-for-review rule is already in effect. Our YouTube channel covers both. We're also rolling out episodes from our back catalog so you can catch up on past conversations anytime. 1/2 @TexAppLawPod/featured" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@TexAppLawPod/…

NEW EPISODE! The @SupremeCourt_TX has proposed a complete rewrite of Rule 166a. Hosts @jodyssanders and @dtoddsmith break down the new rule and the practical consequences for summary judgment timing, responses, hearings, and rulings. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2026/01/e160-a…

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NEW EPISODE: Justice David Gunn (First Court of Appeals) shares what he’s seeing from the bench: why issue selection matters, how briefing quality affects outcomes, and why more oral argument would strengthen the system. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2026/01/e159-t…

NEW EPISODE: We’re joined by Arturo Ayala of Court Surety Bond Agency for a practical discussion of supersedeas bonds—from timing and underwriting to collateral options, premiums, and what happens when a judgment is affirmed. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2025/12/e158-s…

2/2 First up: new @SupremeCourt_TX) rules taking effect Jan 1—the biggest overhaul since 1997. Petition intros become merits arguments. Preservation citations required. Response waivers gone. Comment period closes 12/23. We break it all down here. 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=sMSDAD…

1/2 The Texas Appellate Law Podcast is now on YouTube. Full episodes. Short clips. Conversations with judges, court staff, and appellate lawyers on how Texas courts work. Subscribe to practice with the end in mind. #appellatetwitter

NEW EPISODE: Breaking Down the Texas Supreme Court’s Revamped Petition-for-Review System. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2025/11/e157-b…

We're kicking off Thanksgiving weekend a little early with a new episode on an issue critical to #SCOTX practitioners. Stand by! #appellatetwitter

NEW EPISODE: Louisiana appellate lawyer Tad Bartlett joins us to discuss the growth of the appellate bar in his state, his Fifth Circuit statistics project, and his remarkable recovery after a serious injury. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2025/10/e156-s…

NEW EPISODE: KC Ashmore joins us to talk about his journey from Coast Guard service to small-town law practice, the role of bar involvement, and why giving back sustains success. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2025/09/e155-b…

NEW EPISODE! What does it mean to succeed as an appellate lawyer when outcomes are beyond your control? Kevin Dubose joins us to talk about redefining success, counseling clients, and coping with the challenges of appellate practice. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2025/09/e154-c…

NEW EPISODE: Joe Stephens wears many hats: public defender, law professor, and legal tech consultant. He joins us to talk about how AI is reshaping legal practice and why access to justice depends on getting it right. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2025/07/e153-u…