What is an en banc hearing?

An en banc hearing is a type of appeals court proceeding in Texas. It involves all of the judges that are part of a particular appellate court sitting to hear and decide a case. This type of hearing is less common than regular hearings that involve only a panel of three judges, but it can occur in certain types of cases. En banc hearings are typically used for cases that involve important and complicated legal issues, or when a previous ruling made by a panel of judges needs to be reconsidered by the entire court. For example, in a criminal appeal, an en banc hearing could be used to decide whether a lower court’s conviction should be upheld. En banc hearing are rarely held and are typically reserved for more significant cases. If the en banc court decides to reverse a previous panel decision in a criminal case, for example, it can have a significant impact on future cases and on criminal law in Texas.

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