The lowest court level in Texas is the Justice of the Peace Court (also called Justice Court or JP Court). They have original jurisdiction in "criminal matters of misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only", exclusive jurisdiction in "civil matters where the amount in controversy is $200 or less", and "Such other jurisdiction as may be provided by law".
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