Texas
- Lawsuit Climate
Ranking
2008 41
2007 44
2006 43Lawsuit Climate
Texas remains one of the ten worst legal climates in the country, according to Lawsuit Climate 2008: Ranking the States. The new study shows the Texas legal climate ranked 41st in the nation, up three spots over last year. In addition, several Texas jurisdictions were once again named among the least fair and reasonable court systems in the country.
- Justice System
Justice System
Texas is one of only two states with two courts of last resort--the Supreme Court, which hears only civil matters, and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
- State Organizations
State Organizations
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