Judiciary of Texas
Understanding the structure and functions of the Texas court system
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Jury Trial
Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors
The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts
Dual high courts serve different functions, have different origins
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Business Courts
Specialized courts handling complex commercial litigation
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Judicial Elections in Texas
Unlike states where judges are appointed, Texas elects almost all judges
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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
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Education Finance in Texas
Overview of Texas' school finance system, including state, local and federal sources of revenue
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Regulation of Private Schools in Texas
Texas law gives private schools and homeschoolers wide latitude with limited state oversight. Understand key rules on curriculum, teacher credentials, and more.
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Texas Penal Code
Overview of the major criminal laws of Texas, pentalty classes, and brief history of reforms.
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Community Supervision
Understanding the role of probation and deferred adjudication in the criminal justice system in Texas
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Protective Orders in Texas: Family Violence and Stalking Cases
Protective orders in Texas are legal tools used to prevent future harm in cases of family violence, stalking, or abuse.
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The Role of Grand Juries
Understanding the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system
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Texas Indigent Defense Commission
Agency tasked with improving public defense systems across Texas
editorMay 24, 2025
Municipal Courts in Texas
Overview of the structure, functions, and jurisdiction of municipal courts in Texas.
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City Charters in Texas: Local Constitutions Explained
Explore the legal framework behind Texas city charters, including how they’re adopted, amended, and limited by state law.
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Guardianship Laws in Texas
Guardianship in Texas is a court-supervised legal relationship designed to protect individuals who cannot manage their personal or financial affairs.
editorMay 24, 2025
Office of the Governor of Texas
Overview of the powers, duties, and limitations of the Governor of Texas, and the structure of his office
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Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Compared to other states, the lieutenant governor in Texas holds more power.
editorNovember 21, 2022