What court has exclusive original jurisdiction over Class A and Class B misdemeanors?

• A. District Court
• B. Municipal Court
• C. Constitutional County Court
• D. County Courts at Law

Answer: (C)

In Texas, Class A and Class B misdemeanors are treated as more serious offenses, and the constitutional county court has exclusive original jurisdiction over them. That means these cases must be filed and heard first in the constitutional county court, which acts as the trial court for these offenses and handles guilt, punishment, and any related matters. Other courts handle different roles (municipal and justice courts take Class C misdemeanors; district courts handle felonies; county courts at law deal with various matters but do not have the initial jurisdiction for Class A/B misdemeanors). So, the case starts in and is decided by the constitutional county court, which is why that option is the best answer.