The Texas Defendant's Form for Court Appointed Attorney is a form issued by the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals that must be filled out and submitted by defendants who wish to be represented by a court-appointed attorney. This form includes personal information about the defendant such as name, address, birthdate, and a brief description of the charges they are facing. The defendant must also state their financial status in order to determine their eligibility for a court-appointed attorney. This form must be signed and dated by the defendant in order for the court to consider the application and appoint an attorney. There are two types of Texas Defendant's Form for Court Appointed Attorney: one for adult criminal cases, and one for juvenile criminal cases.