Texas Juvenile Justice System
What happens when a child commits a crime? Texas law handles this is a variety of ways.
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Ad Valorem Tax
Understanding property taxes in Texas and their role in community services
Tax Assessor-Collectors
Elected county officials responsible for collecting taxes
editorNovember 21, 2022
Supreme Court of Texas
Understanding the structure and function of Texas' highest civil court
editorNovember 21, 2022
Judiciary of Texas
Understanding the structure and functions of the Texas court system
editorNovember 21, 2022
Jury Trial
Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors
editorNovember 21, 2022
The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts
Dual high courts serve different functions, have different origins
editorNovember 18, 2022
County Courts at Law in Texas
Local courts handling civil disputes, family law matters, and misdemeanor criminal cases
editorNovember 21, 2022
Appraisal Review Boards
Local mechanism for settling disputes between property owners and Appraisal Districts
editorNovember 21, 2022
Biennium: Texas’ Legislative and Budget Cycle Explained
Texas organizes its budget, elections, and legislative sessions around a two-year cycle.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Education Finance in Texas
Overview of Texas' school finance system, including state, local and federal sources of revenue
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Penal Code
Overview of the major criminal laws of Texas, pentalty classes, and brief history of reforms.
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The Role of Grand Juries
Understanding the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system
editorNovember 18, 2022
Municipal Courts in Texas
Overview of the structure, functions, and jurisdiction of municipal courts in Texas.
editorNovember 20, 2022
Office of the Governor of Texas
Overview of the powers, duties, and limitations of the Governor of Texas, and the structure of his office
editorNovember 21, 2022
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Compared to other states, the lieutenant governor in Texas holds more power.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
State agency responsible for budget projections, managing state treasury, and revenues
editorNovember 21, 2022
Attorney General of Texas
Top lawyer representing the State of Texas in civil litigation
editorNovember 17, 2022
Military Forces of Texas
Understanding the role of the Texas Army and Air National Guard
editorNovember 21, 2022
