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Note Information in this guide was derived from the resources listed on the Historical Resources page and The Greenbook: Texas Rules of Form, 14th edition.
The Supreme Court of the Republic decided no cases until 1840.
The Congress of the Republic of Texas passed legislation implementing the constitutional mandate for a supreme court on December 15, 1836. The following day, a chief justice and four associate judges were elected. Yet, it was not until 1840 that the Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas held its first session.
Some are available online.
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