Court Systems and Practices

Law and Public Service · Texas TEKS

Standards Code§127.759

CreditOne Credit

Duration18-36 weeks

Sub-Standards29 / 30

Coverage97%

Strand	Standard ID	Standard Statement	Covered?	CLX Match List
1. The Student Examines The Structure Of The Legal System In The United States. The Studen...	1.1.1	trace the history, structure, and function of state and federal court systems and criminal procedure	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Open Textbooks : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2E – SECOND EDITION) : Chapter 13: The Courts
	1.1.2	compare and contrast the state court system and the federal court system	✅	• Open Textbooks : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2E – SECOND EDITION) : Chapter 13: The Courts • Open Textbooks : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2E – SECOND EDITION) : Chapter 13: The Courts • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution
	1.1.3	explain and illustrate how jurisdiction impacts criminal charges and trial proceedings	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution
	1.1.4	explain and interpret the purposes of law regarding criminal acts and behaviors	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100
	1.1.5	distinguish between constitutional law, case law, statutory law, and administrative law	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice
	1.1.6	identify the differences in processing a misdemeanor and felony case	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution • Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100
	1.1.7	describe and interpret the impact of the grand jury process on court proceedings regarding criminal scenarios	✅	• Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100
	1.1.8	examine relationship of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights upon the court system;	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Open Textbooks : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2E – SECOND EDITION) : Chapter 2: The Constitution and Its Origins
	1.1.9	describe the impact of public opinion and the legislature on the U.S. court system	✅	• Open Textbooks : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2E – SECOND EDITION) : Chapter 14: State and Local Government • Open Textbooks : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2E – SECOND EDITION) : Chapter 15: The Bureaucracy
2. The Student Explores The Roles And Responsibilities Of Members Of Courtroom Work Groups...	2.1.1	explain the roles of professionals such as the police, prosecutor, judge, victim advocates, and criminal defense attorney in the criminal process	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process
	2.1.2	examine the roles and importance of members of the courtroom such as the jury, bailiff, and court reporter	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process
	2.1.3	analyze the impact of the victim and the defendant upon the courtroom process;	❌	no genuine match
	2.1.4	discuss the dynamics of assembly line justice and discretion found in court proceedings	✅	• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking : Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking
3. The Student Recognizes Communication Skills Needed For Courtroom Policies And Procedure...	3.1.1	use communication skills to evaluate body language such as gestures, verbal tone, and inflection during testimony	✅	• GoSkills : Body Language : Body Language: 02 Start to Improve Your Body Language • GoSkills : Body Language : Body Language: 04 Getting in Front of People • Open Textbooks : Be the Boss of Your Career: A Complete Guide for Students & Grads : Be the Boss of Your Career: CH 04 - Master Your Interview Skills • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 04 Drama & Dramatic Conventions
	3.1.2	demonstrate interpersonal communication skills;	✅	• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments • Open Textbooks : Nursing Skills : Nursing Skills: 02: Chapter 2 Health History • Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH04: Workplace Communication and Teamwork • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 04 Drama & Dramatic Conventions
	3.1.3	apply writing skills to formulate effective field note taking and report writing	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 07 - Human Relations and Community Policing in Criminal Justice • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 04 Note-Taking • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 04 Note-Taking • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 04 Note-Taking • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 04 Note-Taking
4. The Student Examines The Steps By Which A Criminal Charge Is Processed Through Pretrial...	4.1.1	examine the interaction between police and prosecutor in filing complaints and making a decision to charge such as Defenses to Prosecution and application of various definitions of intent	✅	• Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100 • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking : Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking : Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking
	4.1.2	explain pretrial court proceedings such as rules of discovery, challenges to evidence, and the bail process	✅	• Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100 • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process
	4.1.3	distinguish between direct and circumstantial evidence and burden of proof for federal and state courts	✅	• Open Textbooks : Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking : Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking • Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100
	4.1.4	explore the impact of pleas and plea bargaining on the trial proceedings	✅	• Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100
	4.1.5	identify the trial process from pretrial to sentencing	✅	• Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100 • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process
	4.1.6	evaluate a simulated criminal case;	✅	• Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100 • Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100
	4.1.7	conduct a mock trial demonstrating understanding of the criminal trial procedure	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process
5. The Student Explains The Structure And Provisions Of The U.S. Constitution And The Bill...	5.1.1	apply the police responsibilities under the Fourth Amendment regarding search and seizure in a simulated arrest scenario	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 02 - Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Prosecution
	5.1.2	determine if a search initiated in a scenario is proper under the provisions of the Fourth Amendment	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice
	5.1.3	analyze the exclusionary rule and the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine to determine if evidence obtained in an illegal search scenario is admissible in court	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice
	5.1.4	explain the impact of the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth amendments on the criminal justice system	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice
	5.1.5	analyze the effect of landmark cases such as Miranda v. Arizona, Weeks v. United States, Mapp v. Ohio, Douglas v. California, and Escobedo v. Illinois on individuals entering the criminal justice system	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100
	5.1.6	describe the due process rights of a criminal suspect in the trial and sentencing process;	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 03 - Federal Courts and the Criminal Justice Process • Open Textbooks : CRIMJ01: 01: Criminal Justice 100 : Criminal Justice 100
	5.1.7	explain the impact of the Fifth and Sixth amendments on the criminal trial process	✅	• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 01 - The Constitutional Framework of Criminal Justice

Coverage Summary

Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 97% of sub-standards aligned.

Primary publishers contributing alignment: Certify ED (43), Open Textbooks (30), GoSkills (2), Pointful Education (2), Core-LX (2).

Gap-closure roadmap (1 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):

Strand 2. The Student Explores The Roles And Responsibilities Of Members Of Courtroom Work Groups...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson

Eligible for Gap Lesson / Gap Lab generation — coverage exceeds the 85% threshold; any remaining sub-standard gaps will be closed by auto-generated lessons in the next pipeline phase.

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