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Welcome to the Texas Judicial Branch. New Reporting Instructions and Guidance Documents related to HB 1182 (Counties with Population Over 1 Million) and HB 2384 (Court Performance, ALL Counties) are now posted. The Public Safety Report System (PSRS) is now live.
Clerks and Court Reporters can request access to the portal. Once processed, a password and filing instructions will be emailed to you by the Office of Court Administration. Your login and password will work for all Courts of Appeals.
For the most current information, search our judicial directory database for all court levels. Juror Information Learn about jury service in Texas from our Juror Information resources.
Judiciary of Texas. The structure of the judiciary of Texas is laid out in Article 5 of the Constitution of Texas and is further defined by statute, in particular the Texas Government Code and Texas Probate Code. The structure is complex, featuring many layers of courts, numerous instances of overlapping jurisdiction (in terms of territory ...
Texas doesn’t have a single database where you can search all court records for the state. Each court is responsible for keeping their own records. Some courts make their records available online, but you may have to contact the court clerk to get access and pay a service fee.
Texas courts can be found in every county in Texas. This includes all 254 counties, some bigger than states. Most are located in rural areas. As of 2021, Texas has 3,210 judges—more than any other state—plus associate judges and senior judges. They are very busy.
Each court in the Texas court system has a specific jurisdiction. Our court system is made up of: municipal courts; justice courts (justice of the peace); county courts; district courts; and; courts of appeal. At the highest level, the Texas Supreme Court hears civil cases and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals hears criminal cases.
Texas' court system has three levels: trial, appellate, and supreme. Trial: The trial level, or local, courts are the most numerous, consisting of over 450 state district courts, over 500 county courts, over 800 Justice of the Peace courts, and over 900 municipal courts.
In Texas, there are four federal district courts, a state supreme court, a state court of appeals, and trial courts with both general and limited jurisdiction. These courts serve different purposes, which are outlined in the sections below.
Texas Court Rules. Court proceedings in Texas follow the rules and standards set forth by the Texas Supreme Court. Access Texas court rules online. Ask a Librarian for help if you have questions about locating or accessing Texas court rules.