The structure of Texas's highest appellate courts is unique, as only Texas and Oklahoma organize their courts in this manner. What makes the structure so unusual?

a. Cases from district and county courts are combined into one appellate system.
b. The highest appellate jurisdiction is split between two courts, one civil and one criminal.
c. There is no supreme court.
d. Appellate judges are appointed.
e. The courts operate on the same biennial schedule as the legislature.


b

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