Part 3 · Original Proceedings in the Courts of Appeals

Rule 43.2. Types of Judgment

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

(a) The court of appeals may: affirm the trial court’s judgment in whole or in part;

(b) modify the trial court’s judgment and affirm it as modified;

(c) reverse the trial court’s judgment in whole or in part and render the judgment that the trial court should have rendered;

(d) reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand the case for further proceedings;

(e) vacate the trial court’s judgment and dismiss the case; or

(f) dismiss the appeal.