The '''Texas Supreme Court''' consists of nine elected justices, and it is the highest court presiding over civil appeals in [[Texas]]. Criminal appeals are handled by a different court.
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The '''Texas Supreme Court''' consists of nine elected justices, and it is the highest court presiding over civil appeals in [[Texas]].<ref>[https://www.txcourts.gov/supreme/ Supreme Court], page from Texas Judicial Branch Government Website.</ref> Criminal appeals are handled by a different court.