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The judicial system of Texas has a reputation as one of the most complex in the United States, [10] with many layers and many overlapping jurisdictions. [11] Texas has two courts of last resort: the Texas Supreme Court, which hears civil cases, and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Except in the case of some municipal benches, partisan ...
The Constitution of Texas is the foundation of the government of Texas and vests the legislative power of the state in the Texas Legislature.The Texas Constitution is subject only to the sovereignty of the people of Texas as well as the Constitution of the United States, although this is disputed.
The primary agricultural product on the farms surrounding Drop was wheat and Drop was a supply point for local farmers. [4] [5] Business and people from Drop and other nearby communities began moving to Justin after a railroad was built there in the late 1800s. [3] Drop had a population of 38 in 1936 and 30 in 1963. [3]
Texas produces more cotton than any other state in the United States. [34] With eight production regions around Texas, and only four geographic regions, it is the state's leading cash crop. [ citation needed ] Texas produces approximately 25% of the country's cotton crop on more than 6 million acres, the equivalent of over 9,000 square miles ...
The governor of Texas is the head of government of the U.S. state of Texas. The incumbent, Greg Abbott, is the forty-eighth governor to serve in the office since Texas' statehood in 1845. When compared to those of other states, the governorship of Texas has been described as one of relative weakness.
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The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is a state agency of the U.S. state of Texas, responsible for managing lands and mineral rights properties that are owned by the state. The GLO also manages and contributes to the state's Permanent School Fund .
Voting rights groups were joined by two Texas voters and the state Democratic Party in filing suit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision on Thursday to restrict hand-delivered absentee ballots.