Permissive Appeals, SCAC and the Reality of Texas Rulemaking

Appellate attorney Rich Phillips was featured on an episode of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast covering Texas' permissive appeals statute, the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee (SCAC) and the rules that govern how permissive appeals work. The conversation breaks down how the SCAC operates, including its committee makeup and how it develops procedural rules to interpret new laws. Mr. Phillips then turns to the permissive appeals statute, walking listeners through its requirements to illustrate why these appeals are frequently denied. He also reviews recent decisions that provide guidance for practitioners on how state appellate courts exercise their discretion and how they can approach permissive appeals in the future.

Duration: 54:45