Texas Justice

About the Texas Justice Show

Texas Justice began to air in select markets around the country in spring 2001, with more stations getting the show in September 2001. In January, 2002, the show became available for syndication nationwide. Presided over by Houston attorney Larry Joe Doherty, Texas Justice brings a new style to the courtroom genre. The courtroom atmosphere exemplifies the concept of southern hospitality. Rather than addressing people as "Mister" and "Missus", the judge calls people by their first name. Judge Larry Joe tends to be nice to most litigants, even the dumb ones. During almost every case a number of jokes are cracked and everyone enjoys a hearty laugh. If someone gets out of line, William, the sheriff/bailiff will go over and get in the litigants' face and make them shut up. And at the end of the show, instead of talking to the litigants like on most court shows, the credits roll over interviews of audience members who generally praise Judge Larry Joe on his ruling. The show probably has the best chance of lasting of any of the court shows that have debuted in the last few years.

Be a Litigant on Texas Justice

To have your case heard on Texas Justice, simply call toll-free, 1-800-854-7303, or click here to submit it online. Be prepared to leave a brief description of your case, as well as some information about yourself and the defendant.

IMPORTANT: The producers of the show are not required to air cases that they do not want to air. Also, in order to appear on any court show, including Texas Justice, both the plaintiff and defendant must sign a binding arbitration agreement, which makes the judge's decision in the case final. Neither party is forced to sign the arbitration agreement, so if your opponent in your lawsuit refuses to sign off on it, you will be unable to appear on the show, and will instead have to pursue the matter in your local small-claims court, where the defendant cannot opt out of being sued.

Check out the official Texas Justice site.