(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), in the district court, the jury shall consist of twelve qualified jurors. In the county court and inferior courts, the jury shall consist of six qualified jurors.
(b) In a trial involving a misdemeanor offense, a district court jury shall consist of six qualified jurors.

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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 33.01

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.