Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 16.15
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
The examination of one accused of a capital offense shall be conducted by a justice of the peace, county judge, county court at law, or county criminal court. The judge may admit to bail, except in capital cases where the proof is evident.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 16.15