Citations to the Local Rules of the 2 nd Court of Appeals refer to the 1997 revision. The 2 nd Court of Appeals is presently located on the 9 th floor of the Tarrant County Justice Center at 401 W. Belknap in Fort Worth, Texas.
Parking is available at meters along the street and in several nearby parking facilities.
Although the Court generally sits in Fort Worth for case submission, the Court also travels to Denton and Wichita Counties twice a year for oral argument. The Texas Supreme Court approved the Rules on November 12, 1997. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals approved them on April 21, 1998. Each brief and motion must have a proper certificate of service. Motions, except for a motion for rehearing, require a certificate of conference.