Why is jury service important?
The U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution guarantee all people, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status, the right to trial by an impartial jury. Justice ultimately depends to the large measure upon the quality of the jurors who serve in our courts.

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1. Why is jury service important?
2. What is my duty as a juror?
3. How was I selected?
4. Will I paid for being a juror?
5. Must my employer pay me while I am on jury duty?
6. Who can have a jury trial?
7. Are there rules about jury conduct?
8. How is a juror selected for a particular case?
9. What is Voir Dire or questioning of the jury panel?
10. What if I have a special need or emergency?
11. How do I obtain an excuse for my employer?
12. What are the different types of cases?