Tex. Const. art. 5, § 10
- Constitution
- Constitution of Texas
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
TRIAL BY JURY IN CIVIL CASES. In the trial of all causes in the district courts, the plaintiff or defendant shall, upon application made in open court, have the right of trial by jury; but no jury shall be empaneled in any civil case unless demanded by a party to the case, and a jury fee be paid by the party demanding a jury, for such sum, and with such exceptions as may be prescribed by the Legislature. (Feb. 15, 1876.)
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