Which is a true statement about third-degree felonies in Texas courts?

• A. They are heard in district court
• B. They are heard in municipal court
• C. They cannot be tried in district court
• D. They are only handled by appellate courts

Answer: (A)

In Texas, felony cases, including third-degree felonies, are heard in district court because district courts have original jurisdiction over felony offenses. This means a third-degree felony trial starts and is conducted in district court, not in a municipal court or appellate court.

Municipal courts handle Class C misdemeanors, so they do not preside over felonies. Appellate courts don’t conduct trials at all; they review decisions on appeal. So the statement about where third-degree felonies are heard is the accurate one.