A criminal case is counted as one defendant per indictment or
information. For example, if an indictment names more than one defendant,
there is more than one case; three defendants named in one indictment equals
three cases. If the same defendant receives more than one indictment, even
if for the same criminal episode, there is more than one case; the same
person named in four indictments equals four cases. Finally, if an indictment contains more than one count (Article 21.24,
Code of Criminal Procedure) only one case per person named in the
indictment is reported. The case is reported under the classification for the
most serious offense alleged. The case-type categories are: 1. CAPITAL MURDER: 2. MURDER OR VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER: 3. ASSAULT OR ATTEMPTED MURDER: 4. SEXUAL ASSAULT OF AN ADULT: 5. INDECENCY OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD: 6. ROBBERY: 7. BURGLARY: 8. THEFT: 9. AUTOMOBILE THEFT: 10. ARSON: 11. DRUG SALE OR MANUFACTURE: 12. DRUG POSSESSION: A felony offense for possession under the Controlled
Substances Act (Ch. 481, Health and Safety Code) or the
Dangerous Drugs Act (Ch 483, Health and Safety Code), other
than possession with intent to deliver or sell. 13. FELONY D.W.I.: 14. OTHER FELONY: 15. ALL MISDEMEANORS:
A civil case, as opposed to a criminal case, is not counted by the
number of persons involved in a suit. Each separate suit, normally
commenced by the filing of the plaintiff's original petition, defines an individual
civil case. 1. INJURY OR DAMAGE INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE: 2. INJURY OR DAMAGE OTHER THAN MOTOR VEHICLE: 3. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: 4. TAX CASES: 5. CONDEMNATION: 6. ACCOUNTS, CONTRACTS, NOTES: 7. RECIPROCALS (U.R.E.S.A.): 8. DIVORCE CASES: 9. ALL OTHER FAMILY MATTERS: a. Motions to modify previously granted divorce decrees, or
other judgments or decrees, in such matters as amount
of child support, child custody orders, and other similar
motions which are filed under the original cause number; b. Annulments; c. Adoptions; d. Changes of name; e. Termination of parental rights (child protective service
cases); f. Dependent and neglected child cases; g. Removal of disability of minority; h. Removal of disability of minority for marriage; i. Voluntary legitimation (Section 13.01, Texas Family
Code); and j. All other matters filed under the Family Code which are
not reported elsewhere. 10. OTHER CIVIL CAUSES: Juvenile Docket Juvenile cases are based upon petitions for adjudication of a child
alleged to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need
for supervision (C.I.N.S.) as governed by Title 3 of the Texas Family Code. Other Proceedings The proceedings under these categories may stem from criminal, civil,
or juvenile cases.
An offense under Penal Code Section 19.03 (Capital Murder).
An offense under Penal Code Sections 19.02 (Murder) or 19.04
(Manslaughter).
A felony offense under Penal Code Section 22.01 (Assault) or
22.04 (Injury to a Child or Elder); an offense under Section 22.02
(Aggravated Assault); or an offense of attempt (as defined in
Section 15.01) to commit: Murder (19.02), Capital Murder
(19.03), or Manslaughter (19.04).
An offense under Penal Code Sections 22.011 (Sexual Assault)
or 22.021 (Aggravated Sexual Assault) where the victim is an
adult (17 years or older).
An offense under Penal Code Sections 22.011 (Sexual Assault)
or 22.021 (Aggravated Sexual Assault) where the victim is a
child (younger than 17 years), and an offense under 21.11
(Indecency with a Child).
An offense under Penal Code Sections 29.02 (Robbery) or 29.03
(Aggravated Robbery).
A felony offense under Penal Code Sections 30.02 (Burglary) or
30.04 (Burglary of Vehicles).
A felony offense under Penal Code Sections 31.03 (Theft) or
31.04 (Theft of Service) except when the property involved is a
motor vehicle; and an offense under Penal Code Sections 32.31
(Credit Card Abuse and Debit Card Abuse).
A felony offense under Penal Code Section 31.03 (Theft) if the
property involved is a motor vehicle, or an offense under Section
31.07 (Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle).
An offense under Penal Code Section 28.02 (Arson).
A felony offense under the Controlled Substances Act (Ch. 481,
Health and Safety Code) or the Dangerous Drugs Act (Ch. 483,
Health and Safety Code) for the manufacture, delivery or sale,
or possession with intent to deliver or sell a drug or controlled
substance.
A felony offense under Art. Section 49.09, Penal Code.
A felony offense not clearly identifiable as belonging in one of
the preceding categories, including cases previously categorized
as forgery.
Any offense classified as a misdemeanor.
Civil Docket
All cases for damages associated in any way with motor vehicle
(automobile, truck, motorcycle, etc.), with or without
accompanying personal injury. Examples include personal
injury, property damage, and wrongful death cases which
involve motor vehicles.
Cases for personal injury or damages arising out of an event not
involving a motor vehicle. Examples include "slip-and-fall"
cases, as well as personal injury, property damage, and
wrongful death not involving motor vehicles.
Appeals from awards of compensation for personal injury by the
Workers' Compensation Commission (Ch. 410, Labor Code).
Suits brought by governmental taxing entities for the collection
of taxes.
Suits by a unit of government or a corporation with the power of
eminent domain for the taking of private land for public use.
Suits based on enforcing the terms of a certain and express
agreement, usually for the purpose of recovering a specific sum
of money.
Actions involving child support in which the case has been
received from another court outside the county or state.
A suit brought by a party to a marriage to dissolve that marriage
pursuant to Family Code Chapter 3. (Annulments are not
reported here, but under All Other Family Matters.)
Includes all family law matters other than divorce proceedings
and those juvenile matters which are reported in the Juvenile
Section, including:
All civil cases not clearly identifiable as belonging in one of the
preceding categories.