Under the doctrine of ___________________, the state assumes ultimate responsibility for caring for children, mentally retarded persons, and persons who are insane

The Texas Supreme Court is the final appellate jurisdiction for civil and criminal cases in the state

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

The 1876 Texas Constitution, which is still Texas's fundamental law today, is best described as

A) lengthy and confusing. B) brief and tightly organized. C) easily understood by the average citizen. D) so badly written that Texas courts regularly ignore it.