The Texas Supreme Court handles which type of cases?

• A. Civil cases
• B. Criminal cases
• C. Both civil and criminal
• D. Juvenile cases

Answer: (A)

The main idea is understanding which court is the highest authority for civil matters in Texas. The Texas Supreme Court is the state’s highest court for civil appeals, making it the final authority in civil cases. Criminal appeals don’t go to the Supreme Court; they go to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Because the question asks which type of cases the Texas Supreme Court handles, civil cases are the best fit. (Juvenile matters are generally part of the civil side of the judiciary, but the key distinction for this item is that criminal cases are not heard there.)