TX HB933

Grants the Texas Supreme Court new appellate jurisdiction to resolve conflicts between itself and the Court of Criminal Appeals regarding interpretation of Texas Constitution provisions

Allows parties to bring such constitutional interpretation conflicts to the Supreme Court via writ of certiorari from any state court proceeding or through certified questions from federal courts

Limits the Court of Criminal Appeals' final appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases by excluding constitutional interpretation conflicts that fall under the Supreme Court's new authority

Removes the Court of Criminal Appeals' ability to review court of appeals decisions on its own motion, requiring a petition for discretionary review to be filed by a party

Applies to any qualifying matter pending before any Texas court on or after the effective date, with immediate effect upon two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025