Which courts are established by the Texas Constitution?

The Texas Constitution is the foundational legal document that establishes the structure and function of the state's judicial system. Among the key components of this system outlined in the Texas Constitution are the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

The Texas Supreme Court is the highest court for civil matters in Texas, while the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals holds the same status for criminal cases. Both courts are explicitly mentioned in the Texas Constitution and have defined roles in interpreting and upholding state laws. Their establishment in the Constitution provides a framework for the judiciary within the state, ensuring a system of checks and balances and the rule of law.

Other courts mentioned in the options, such as district courts, family courts, local courts, and municipal courts, while they may play significant roles in the judicial system, are not specifically established by the Texas Constitution itself. Instead, these courts may be created through statutes or legislation at the state level, and their structure and functions are derived from the authority granted by the state legislature.