TX SB1210

Grants the Texas Supreme Court 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 conflicts to the Supreme Court via writ of certiorari, or through certification of questions from federal courts

Adds the Texas Supreme Court to the list of courts with criminal jurisdiction for these specific constitutional conflict matters

Removes the Court of Criminal Appeals' ability to review cases on its own motion, limiting discretionary review to cases where a party files a petition

Applies to matters pending before any Texas court on or after the effective date, with immediate effect if passed by two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise