Texas Law & Statutes

Elections Legal History Structure & Constitution

Constitutional Amendment Elections in Texas

Brief overview of constitutional amendment elections in Texas, including how they are called and how they work.

Texapedia StaffApril 9, 2023

prison release texas pardon board 800x500 1

Criminal Justice System State Agencies Texas Criminal Law & Procedure

Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Parole can give prisoners a fresh start, allowing release before the end of a prison sentence. Learn about the state agency that manages the Texas parole system.

Texapedia StaffNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice System Judiciary Texas Criminal Law & Procedure

Jury Trial

Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors.

Texapedia StaffNovember 21, 2022

Appellate Courts and Procedure in Texas Judiciary Legal History The Reconstruction Era (1865–1874)

The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts

The history, benefits, and disadvantages of Texas's system of having two courts of last resort, the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Texapedia StaffNovember 18, 2022

painting signing united states constitution

Legal History Texas Law and Statutes

The 10th Amendment in Texas Politics and Federal Jurisprudence

The Tenth Amendment is a foundational principle of American government that shapes how power is distributed between the national and state levels.

Texapedia StaffJune 7, 2025

2024 Texas Business Court Judges Swearing In

Civil Law & Procedure Judiciary

Texas Business Courts

Established in 2024, the Texas Business Courts are specialized trial courts handling complex commercial litigation.

Texapedia StaffFebruary 26, 2025

Education Texas Law and Statutes

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.

Texapedia StaffMay 22, 2025

Criminal Justice System Texas Criminal Law & Procedure

Texas Penal Code

Overview of the major criminal offenses in Texas, penalty classes, and brief history of reforms.

Texapedia StaffNovember 21, 2022

Door to county courtroom, flags in background

Criminal Justice System Texas Criminal Law & Procedure

Community Supervision

Learn the difference between probation and deferred adjudication—two legal tools that can keep defendants out of jail but affect their records differently.

Texapedia StaffApril 16, 2023

Family Law in Texas Judiciary Texas Law and Statutes

Protective Orders in Texas: Family Violence and Stalking Cases

Protective orders are legal tools used to prevent future harm in cases of family violence, stalking, or abuse.

Texapedia StaffMay 24, 2025