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Texas Constitution art. 5 §1

In force on Dec 10, 2003 · this text took effect (date not stated) · same as today's text

JUDICIAL POWER VESTED IN COURTS; LEGISLATIVE POWER REGARDING COURTS

The judicial power of this State shall be vested in one Supreme Court, in one Court of Criminal Appeals, in Courts of Appeals, in District Courts, in County Courts, in Commissioners Courts, in Courts of Justices of the Peace, and in such other courts as may be provided by law. The Legislature may establish such other courts as it may deem necessary and prescribe the jurisdiction and organization thereof, and may conform the jurisdiction of the district and other inferior courts thereto. (Feb. 15, 1876. Amended Aug. 11, 1891, Nov. 8, 1977, and Nov. 4, 1980.)

History:

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Feb 17, 2022 to Nov 08, 2026.

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0199 (Dec 10, 2003): Whether a municipality’s finance director 1201 North Highway 77, Suite B may simultaneously serve as a temporary Waxahachie, Texas 75 165-5 140 municipal judge in the same city
JM-1103 (Sep 26, 1989): Which state agency is responsible for interpreting the provi- sions of Insurance Code article 5.33A regarding homeowners premium re- ductions and related questions

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