Supreme Court of Texas

Supreme Court of Texas
Seal of the Supreme Court
Map
30°16′33″N 97°44′28″W / 30.27583°N 97.74111°W / 30.27583; -97.74111
EstablishedFebruary 19, 1846[1]
LocationAustin, Texas
Coordinates30°16′33″N 97°44′28″W / 30.27583°N 97.74111°W / 30.27583; -97.74111
Composition methodPartisan Election
Authorized byConstitution of Texas
Appeals toSupreme Court of the United States
Judge term length6 years; renewable
Number of positions9
WebsiteOfficial website
Chief Justice
CurrentlyNathan Hecht
SinceOctober 1, 2013
Jurist term endsDecember 31, 2026
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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.

The Court has its seat at the Supreme Court Building on the State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas.[2]

The Texas Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and eight associate justices. All nine positions are elected, with a term of office of six years and no term limit.

The Texas Supreme Court was established in 1846 to replace the Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas. It meets in downtown Austin, Texas in an office building near the Texas State Capitol.

  1. ^ "Texas Supreme Court Advisory". Archived from the original on January 25, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  2. ^ "Supreme Court Building on Map of Texas Capitol Complex" (PDF). Texas Judiciary Website. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 5, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2019.