Articles
Short, factual explainers about Texas courts and the legal system — drawn from the same live records that power the rest of Referlex.
4 published · live tables update on their own
September 2026
September 21Felony vs. Misdemeanor in Texas
Texas sorts every criminal offense into eight punishment levels. Here is where the line between misdemeanor and felony falls, which court hears each, and how one statute can produce both.
ExplainerSeptember 14How the Texas Court System Works
A guide to Texas trial courts, courts of appeals, and the two courts at the top — with a diagram showing how they fit together.
CourtsAugust 2026
August 13How Many Justices Are on the Texas Supreme Court?
Nine — one chief justice and eight justices. Who they are right now, how they get the job, and why Texas has two courts of last resort.
CourtsAugust 10How Many Courts of Appeals Does Texas Have?
Fifteen intermediate courts of appeals hear most Texas appeals before they ever reach the high courts. Here's the full list, live.
CourtsShowing 1–4 of 4