Texas Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court is a form used by an appealed (defendant) in an appeal from a lower court to the Texas Supreme Court. The appealed must file this form with the Supreme Court to inform the court whether they wish to have the appeal heard in the Supreme Court or in the Court of Appeals. This form is commonly referred to as an election to proceed in district court. The two types of Texas Optional Appealed Statement of Election To Proceed In District Court are: 1. Election to Proceed in Supreme Court 2. Election to Proceed in Court of Appeals.