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Tex. Const. art. V, § 10

TRIAL BY JURY IN CIVIL CASES

activein force · 2026-09-24 – presentas-observed

In the trial of all causes in the district courts, the plaintiff or defendant shall, upon application made in open court, have the right of trial by jury; but no jury shall be empaneled in any civil case unless demanded by a party to the case, and a jury fee be paid by the party demanding a jury, for such sum, and with such exceptions as may be prescribed by the Legislature.

History

(Feb. 15, 1876.)

Provenance

Source
tcss.legis.texas.gov
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2026-09-24
Edition
2026-09-24
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