Which court has ultimate authority to interpret Texas laws and the Texas Constitution?
A) The Texas Supreme Court has ultimate authority in all such cases.
B) The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ultimate authority in all such cases.
C) The U.S. Supreme Court has ultimate authority in all such cases.
D) The Texas Supreme Court has ultimate authority in all civil cases and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ultimate authority in all criminal cases.
E) The Texas Supreme Court has ultimate authority in all criminal cases and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ultimate authority in all civil cases.
Answer: D
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