A felony case is brought in the Texas trial court system. Which court is the appropriate venue?

• A. Court of Appeals
• B. District court
• C. Municipal court
• D. Family court

Answer: (B)

In Texas, the trial court that handles felonies is the district court because district courts have the original jurisdiction over most serious criminal offenses. This is the court where felony cases are tried, with the evidence presented and guilt determined. Municipal courts handle lesser offenses such as Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations, not felonies. Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court that reviews decisions after trial, not a place to try cases. Family court deals with family law matters and is not the venue for criminal felonies. Therefore, the appropriate venue for a felony case in the Texas trial system is the district court.