Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas
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| Established | 1836 |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Texas 1839–1846 |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Composition method | Congressional election |
| Authorised by | Constitution of the Republic of Texas |
| Number of positions | Chief Justice, 8 District Judges (ex officio members) |
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The Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas was the court of last resort for legal matters in the Republic of Texas from the Republic's independence from Mexico in 1836 until its annexation by the United States of America in 1846. The current Supreme Court of Texas was established that year. However, despite the court being around for quite some time, it did not begin hearing cases until 1840s. Before the 1840s, there was one Chief Justice and four Associate Judges composing the Supreme Court of Texas. The Supreme Court of Texas has expanded throughout the years, leading to one Chief Justice and eight Associate Judges.