Texas Business Courts
Specialized courts handling complex commercial litigation
Judiciary of Texas
Understanding the structure and functions of the Texas court system
County Courts at Law in Texas
Local courts handling civil disputes, family law matters, and misdemeanor criminal cases
Jury Trial
Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors
Supreme Court of Texas
Understanding the structure and function of Texas' highest civil court
Municipal Courts in Texas
Overview of the structure, functions, and jurisdiction of municipal courts in Texas.
Justice of the Peace Courts
“JP Courts” handle traffic cases, evictions, small claims, and bail hearings
Texas Judicial Council
'Think tank' within the Texas Judiciary
Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct
Agency tasked with enforcing judicial ethics rules
Specialty Courts in Texas
Drug courts, family courts, mental health courts, juvenile courts, and others
State Bar of Texas
Mandatory licensing body for attorneys and most judges in Texas
State Prosecuting Attorney
Office representing the State of Texas in death penalty appeals
The Role of Grand Juries
Understanding the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system
Federal Courts in Texas
Texas is home to four federal judicial districts, which handle different cases from state courts.
District Courts in Texas
Trial courts handling both civil and criminal matters
Texas Courts of Appeals
Regional appellate courts responsible for reviewing both civil and criminal cases
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Structure, role, and FAQ about Texas' highest criminal court
Office of Court Administration
Coordinating body within the Texas judiciary
The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts
Dual high courts serve different functions, have different origins
Probate Courts
Texas has specialty courts for inheritance and guardianship matters.