County Courts at Law
County Courts at Law, also called Statutory County Courts, are a type of trial court presided over by…
Municipal Courts in Texas
Overview Municipal courts in Texas are the judicial organ of city government. These courts primarily handle traffic cases,…
Justice of the Peace Courts
Overview Justice of the peace courts, also called justice courts, are lower courts in Texas that have jurisdiction…
Specialty Courts in Texas
Overview Specialty courts in Texas are established by county governments to handle a particular type of crime or…
District Courts in Texas
Overview District courts in Texas are trial courts where a judge or jury decides a criminal or civil…
Probate Courts
Purpose of Probate Courts Probate courts are specialized courts responsible for managing inheritance disputes and for handling the…
Constitutional County Courts
Overview Constitutional county courts in Texas are courts presided over by the county judge, or chief executive of a…