The Texas Supreme Court __________.

A. must hear all cases appealed to it from lower courts
B. holds oral arguments in cases in private with only lawyers for the two sides allowed to be present
C. has significant discretion over what cases it will consider
D. will only hear an appeal from a lower court if all justices on the court agree to hear the appeal


Answer: C

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