Jan 6, 2025 · Composed of the chief justice and eight justices, the Supreme Court of Texas is the court of last resort for civil matters in the state. The Supreme Court is in Austin, immediately northwest of the state Capitol. Supreme Court justices are elected to staggered six-year terms in statewide elections.

The Supreme Court of Texas is the court of last resort for civil matters (including juvenile delinquency cases, which are categorized as civil under the Texas Family Code) in the U.S. state of Texas. A different court, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, is the court of last resort in criminal matters.

Jan 3, 2025 · Supreme Court of Texas Supreme Court Building 201 W. 14th Street, Room 104 Austin, Texas 78701 Mailing Address Supreme Court of Texas PO Box 12248 Austin, Texas 78711 Phone Main: (512) 463-1312 Fax: (512) 463-1365 Finance Where the Money Goes Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse ...

The Texas Supreme Court is located in the Supreme Court Building at 201 W. 14th Street in Austin, in a complex immediately northwest of the Capitol. The entrance to the courtroom is on the east end of the building in a foyer opposite the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Dec 23, 2024 · Despite the sudden departure of their longtime leader, the Texas Supreme Court will return in January to finish out its term, which ends in April.

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Oct 22, 2022 · The nine-member Texas Supreme Court has the power to make sweeping decisions that interpret the meaning of the state’s constitution, impacting the lives of Texans across the state.

Dec 26, 2024 · Chief Justice Hecht came as close to being on the court forever as any Texas judge can. At 75 years old, Hecht is retiring from the top post on the Texas Supreme Court, as required by state...

Founded in 1836, the Texas Supreme Court is the state's court of last resort for civil matters and has nine judgeships. The current chief of the court is Jimmy Blacklock . As of January 2025, all nine judges on the court identified with the Republican Party.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on a case about whether a business can be held liable under state law for drunk driving-related injuries caused by a customer, even if other ...