Curtis v. State

BAKER, Justice.

Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeals from an order of transfer to a criminal district court for trial as an adult. Curtis contends that the trial court erred in hearing the State’s transfer motion because the assigned judge was disqualified due to a timely objection filed pursuant to section 74.053 of the Texas Government Code. We agree and reverse the transfer order.

The applicable statutory provision states:(a) When a judge is assigned under this chapter the presiding judge shall, if it is reasonable and practicable and if time permits, give notice of the assignment to each…