Judicial System and Court Structure in Texas Quiz

Test your knowledge of Texas courts with questions on appellate, criminal, civil, and specialized jurisdictions.

#1

Which type of cases does the Texas Court of Appeals primarily handle?

Criminal cases
Civil cases
Probate cases
Family law cases
#2

Which court in Texas has original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases?

County Court
District Court
Justice of the Peace Court
Municipal Court
#3

In Texas, which court has jurisdiction over juvenile matters?

County Court at Law
District Court
Justice of the Peace Court
Juvenile Court
#4

Which court in Texas has original jurisdiction over appeals from administrative agencies?

District Court
County Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
#5

Which court in Texas has appellate jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases?

County Court at Law
District Court
Court of Appeals
Justice of the Peace Court
#6

Which court is the highest appellate court in Texas?

County Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
#7

What is the primary function of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals?

Handle civil disputes
Review criminal cases
Hear appeals for traffic violations
Handle family law matters
#8

What is the term length for a justice serving on the Texas Court of Appeals?

4 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
#9

In Texas, what is the role of the Court of Criminal Appeals?

Hear civil disputes
Handle family law cases
Review criminal cases
Hear probate matters
#10

What is the primary role of the Texas Justice of the Peace Courts?

Handle family law cases
Preside over small claims disputes
Review criminal cases
Handle federal cases
#11

How many justices serve on the Texas Supreme Court?

5
7
9
11
#12

In Texas, what is the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace Courts?

Limited to small claims
Criminal cases only
Traffic violations
Limited civil and criminal matters
#13

Which court in Texas has jurisdiction over probate matters and mental health cases?

Municipal Court
County Court at Law
Justice of the Peace Court
Probate Court
#14

How many Courts of Appeals districts are there in Texas?

10
12
14
16
#15

Who appoints judges to the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals?

Governor
President
State Legislature
County Commissioners

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