Phillips v. State

OPINION

Appellant, Jimmy Phillips, appeals the judgment of the county court awarding two trucks seized from him to the State of Texas pursuant to article 47.01a of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and section 501.158 of the Texas Transportation Code. In his sole point of error, Phillips claims the county court never acquired appellate jurisdiction after a ruling from the justice court awarding him possession of the trucks; therefore, the judgment of the county court is void and should be vacated and dismissed. We dismiss for want of jurisdiction.

Background

The Justice Court, Precinct Four,…