“Texas Appeals Courts Feel Weight of Unexpected Case Influx (1)”

Christopher Kratovil was quoted in Bloomberg Law’s article “Texas Appeals Courts Feel Weight of Unexpected Case Influx (1).” The article examines the sharp rise in appeals filed across Texas appellate courts in 2026, prompting court leaders to seek additional funding for staff attorneys as they struggle to keep pace with growing caseloads. While the cause of the increase remains unclear, legal observers point to factors ranging from the increased use of AI tools to shifts in the state’s political and judicial landscape.

Kratovil suggests that recent political changes may be contributing to the surge in appeals. He explains that after Republicans gained control of several appellate courts in 2024, some litigants may be more willing to appeal unfavorable trial court rulings because they believe they have a better chance before appellate judges from the opposing political party.