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Within the Texas judicial branch, there is a state supreme court, a state court of appeals, four federal district courts, and trial courts.  Links to the courts:

• City Courts
• District Courts
• Circuit Courts
• Texas Court of Appeals
• Texas Supreme Court

It’s interesting to note that the vast majority of cases will be held in front of a District Court, then depending on the outcome, the case can be elevated to higher courts.  In the end,  the Supreme Court is considered the highest authority.

Trial Courts

District Courts

Texas’s district courts have general authority as trial courts. The Legislature determines the geographic scope of each court’s jurisdiction, although each county must have access to at least one district court.

County Courts
Constitutional County Courts

Despite the fact that none of these courts perform judicial duties, the Texas Constitution calls for the establishment of a county court in each of the state’s 254 counties. The county judge may give county government management his or her exclusive attention in counties with a higher population.

Statutory Probate Courts

Texas’s large urban areas have courts known as Statutory Probate Courts. These courts have authority over probate matters, guardianship cases, and mental health commitments, in addition to hearing probate cases.

Justice Courts

 Justice of the Peace courts have original jurisdiction in Class C misdemeanour criminal cases. Minor civil disputes may also be brought before these courts.

Municipal Courts

These courts have original and exclusive jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and, small Class C violations with minor fines.

Facts:

Did you know there are 95,196 lawyers currently practicing in the state?

Other Links:

• Texas Judiciary
• Texas State Bar
• Courts of Appeals
• Multi-District Litigation Panel
• Children’s Courts
• Specialty Courts