Constitution of Texas
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Summary of key provisions of the state constitution of Texas
editorApril 18, 2025
How to Amend the Texas Constitution
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Understanding the two-step process for changing the state constitution
Texas Bill of Rights: An Overview
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Summary of the state Bill of Rights and comparison to the U.S. Bill of Rights
editorJanuary 24, 2025
The Influence of Spanish Law in Texas
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Texas’ legal system is based on Anglo-American foundations, but there are vestiges of Spanish law.
editorJune 21, 2024
Texas Penal Code
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Overview of the major criminal laws of Texas, pentalty classes, and brief history of reforms.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas’ Little-Known Right to Split Itself into 5 States
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Uniquely among U.S. states, Texas was admitted to the Union with a pre-approved ‘entitlement’ to further divide itself into up to five states should it choose to do so. However, exactly how this might happen – or whether such a right really still exists – is up for some debate.…
editorNovember 21, 2022
Jury Trial
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Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors
editorNovember 21, 2022
State Bar of Texas
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Mandatory licensing body for attorneys and most judges in Texas
editorNovember 19, 2022
The Role of Grand Juries
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Understanding the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system
editorNovember 18, 2022
Federal Courts in Texas
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Texas is home to four federal judicial districts, which handle different cases from state courts.
editorNovember 18, 2022
Family Law in Texas
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Overview of the Texas Family Code, which governs adoption, divorce, marriage, and other family matters.
editorNovember 18, 2022
10 Odd Provisions of the Texas Constitution
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Some sections of the Texas Constitution reflect outdated legal concepts or spell out rules for handling extremely unlikely scenarios.
editorNovember 18, 2022
The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts
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Dual high courts serve different functions, have different origins
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Administrative Code
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Regulations governing many aspects of public life, from environmental protection to healthcare services and insurance
editorNovember 17, 2022