In a criminal trial in a state district court in Texas, how many jurors must agree in order to render a verdict?
A) A unanimous vote of the twelve jurors B) A vote of ten of the twelve jurors C) A vote of no less than six jurors D) A vote of six or more jurors E) A vote of seven or more jurors
Answer: A
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