Texas became the 28th state on December 29, 1845. Austin is the state capital. There are currently 254 counties each with a courthouse.
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Texas Supreme Court ( Court of Appeals )
First Court of Appeals – Houston
Second Court of Appeals - Forth Worth
Third Court of Appeals – Austin
Fourth Court of Appeals – San Antonio
Fifth Court of Appeals – Dallas
Sixth Court of Appeals - Texarkana
Seventh Court of Appeals - Amarillio
Eight Court of Appeals - El Paso
Ninth Court of Appeals – Beaumont
Tenth Court of Appeals - Waco
Eleventh Court of Appeals - Eastland
Twelfth Court of Appeals - Tyler
Thirteenth Court of Appeals - Corpus Christie
Thirteenth Court of Appeals - Edinburg
Fourteenth County of Appeals – Houston
San Antonio ( James Riely Gordon – Architect / Henry T Phelps – Architect )
State Capitol – Austin
Governor Mansion – Austin