There are 2238 Courts in Texas, serving a population of 27,419,612 people in an area of 261,181 square miles. There is 1 Court per 12,251 people, and 1 Court per 116 square miles.
The state of Texas is ranked 12th in Courts per capita, and 16th in Courts per square mile.
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Texas Appellate Courts
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Waco
Number of Judges: 3
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Eastland
Number of Judges: 3
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 12th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Tyler
Number of Judges: 3
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Corpus Christi, Edinburg
Number of Judges: 6
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Houston
Number of Judges: 9
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Houston
Number of Judges: 9
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 2nd District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Fort Worth
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Austin
Number of Judges: 6
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: San Antonio
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Dallas
Number of Judges: 13
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Texarkana
Number of Judges: 3
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Amarillo
Number of Judges: 4
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: El Paso
Number of Judges: 3
Court Name: Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Beaumont
Number of Judges: 4
Court Name: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Austin
Number of Judges: 9
Court Name: Texas Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Austin
Number of Judges: 9
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Constitutional County Court | Constitution | County | 254 |
| Texas County Court at Law | State Legislation | County | 243 |
| Texas District Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 465 |
| Texas Justice Court | Constitution | Precinct | 806 |
| Texas Municipal Court | Local Legislation | City | 1294 |
| Texas Statutory Probate Court | State Legislation | County | 18 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Community Courts | Local |
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Re-Entry Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| Prostitution Courts | Local |
| Homeless Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | No |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 1 Day, State Resident: 1 Day, Registered Voter |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | Varies by county population |