The Texas court system can be confusing. Texas has 254 counties, which is more than any other U.S. state, and every Texas county has its own set of courts. At a minimum, each county has a District Court, a County Court at Law, and Justice of the Peace courts. Each court, in turn, typically has multiple judges, who are assigned to various different courtrooms. For example, each District Court is likely to have multiple courtrooms, likewise with each County Court at Law and each county’s Justice of the Peace Courts.
Texas, like other states, has various intermediate courts of appeal, which typically hear appeals from the lower (trial) courts.
Finally, Texas has a State Supreme Court. However, unlike the overwhelming majority of other states, the Texas Supreme Court does not hear appeals from criminal cases; Texas has a separate “Supreme” court for criminal cases.
Texas, like other states, has various intermediate courts of appeal, which typically hear appeals from the lower (trial) courts.
Finally, Texas has a State Supreme Court. However, unlike the overwhelming majority of other states, the Texas Supreme Court does not hear appeals from criminal cases; Texas has a separate “Supreme” court for criminal cases.
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The information contained in this publication is provided by Lapin Law Group, P.C., for informational purposes only and shall not constitute legal advice or serve as the basis for the creation of an attorney-client relationship. The laws and interpretation of laws discussed herein may not accurately reflect the law in the reader’s jurisdiction. Do not rely on the information contained in this publication for any purpose. If you have a specific legal question, please consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction who is competent to assist you.
Lapin Law Group, with its principal office in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, serves all 254 Texas counties.
Lapin Law Group, with its principal office in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, serves all 254 Texas counties.
