Texas 10th Court of Appeals to hear three cases at the Blinn-Bryan Administration Building
Annual visit allows Blinn students and the public to witness the law in action, meet judges, and ask questions
October 29, 2025
The Blinn College District invites students and the public to witness precedent-setting appellate cases when the Texas 10th Court of Appeals holds session in the Blinn College-Bryan Campus Administration Building (map) on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
The court will convene at 10 a.m. in the second-floor banquet room, providing attendees the opportunity to observe the legal process in action, meet judges, and participate in a question-and-answer session. Now in its 13th year, the annual event is coordinated by the Blinn Paralegal and Legal Assistant Program and the Legal Assistant Student Organization.
The docket includes one civil case and two criminal cases:
- 10 a.m. – Autotrader.com v. Wilburn Dickerson
This case involves claims of negligence and breach of contract arising from Dickerson's attempt to purchase a car from a third-party dealer through Autotrader’s classified car listing website.
- 11 a.m. – Tony Bernard Wooldridge v. The State of Texas
In this case, Wooldridge is appealing convictions related to one count of stalking and two counts of attempted kidnapping related to two separate encounters.
The court will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. for:
- Jermaine Glen Harris v. The State of Texas
Harris, charged with assaulting a peace officer, is appealing his conviction, arguing that there is evidence to prove he committed the offense of resisting arrest, but that there is insufficient evidence to sustain his conviction of assaulting a peace officer.
Each case is expected to last 50 minutes. At noon, the judges will host a public question-and-answer session, allowing attendees to ask questions about the judicial process. The public is welcome to attend any individual argument or the entire session.
“We are always excited to hold oral arguments at Blinn College, where students and community members can experience the judicial process firsthand,” Chief Justice Matt Johnson said. “Opportunities like this allow us to inspire the next generation of legal professionals, engage with the public, and reinforce the critical role courts play in our system of checks and balances.”
No video, audio recordings, or photographs will be allowed in the courtroom while the court is in session. Individuals attending the session must wear appropriate attire, power off or silence electronic devices, and are not allowed to bring food or beverages.
The Texas 10th Court of Appeals, consisting of Johnson and Justices Steve Smith and Lee Harris, is based in Waco and hears approximately 400 civil and criminal appeals a year from 18 counties in Central Texas, including Brazos County.
After arguments are heard, the justices will return to Waco to research the legal issues and precedents, then issue a written opinion.
“This event is an incredible learning opportunity for our students,” said Robert Stanberry, Paralegal Program Department Head. “When the 10th Court of Appeals visits Blinn, our classroom transforms into a real courtroom for the day. It gives our students and the public a direct look at how the appellate system operates and deepens their understanding of the judicial process.”
For more details regarding the cases, visit www.txcourts.gov/10thcoa.
To learn more about Blinn’s Paralegal and Legal Assistant Program, visit www.blinn.edu/paralegal.
Enjoy this article? Share it with one click!