Municipal Courts and the Texas Judicial System

Since the beginning of statehood in 1845, Texas municipal courts have served an important role in both local government and the state judiciary. This publication critically analyzes the nature of municipal courts and the judge's role in the Texas criminal justice system. It provides a primer to judges assuming a municipal bench, as well as a refresher for seasoned judges. The book is also written for the broad array of people interested in Texas municipal courts (e.g., city officials, attor...