Overview
The jurisdiction of a District Court is determined by the Texas Constitution and statute. Generally speaking, the jurisdiction of a District Court includes felony criminal cases, civil cases with higher amounts of controversy, and family law matters.
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Additional Information
The 85th District Court handles civil, criminal (felony and related misdemeanors), family law, and juvenile cases.
It is the goal of the 85th District Court to provide a just, fair, equitable, and impartial adjudication of all matters brought before this court, and to treat all individuals with integrity, honesty, equality, and respect.