Texas family law is governed by the Texas Family Code. Courts decide conservatorship (custody), possession and access, child support, and property division using statutory standards — most importantly the best interest of the child.
Texas criminal charges are graded by the Texas Penal Code, and the process is governed by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Understanding the offense class, the punishment range, and where the case is filed is the starting point of every defense.
Bankruptcy is federal law under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, but Texas filers may choose the Texas exemption scheme — among the most protective in the country, including an unlimited-value homestead exemption subject to acreage limits.
Texas real property matters are governed largely by the Texas Property Code. Deed form, recording, disclosure duties, and the rules for easements and HOAs all shape what a buyer, seller, or owner can do.
Texas estate planning and probate run on the Texas Estates Code. Texas offers independent administration — one of the least burdensome probate processes in the country — but only if the will is drafted to allow it.
These hubs are general information about Texas law and do not create an attorney-client relationship. See our editorial policy for how this content is written and reviewed.