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Court of Criminal Appeals Justice Place 5

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Court of Criminal Appeals Justice Place 5

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The Court of Criminal Appeals is Texas' highest court for criminal cases. The Court consists of a Presiding Judge and eight Judges. They are elected by the voters of the entire state, and they hold their offices for terms of six years.

The incumbent for Place 5 is currently Cheryl Johnson, who was originally elected to the court in 1998 and is not running for re-election.

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