What Texas courts are typically filled by non lawyers?

In Texas, the courts typically filled by non-lawyers include Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts and Municipal Courts. Justices of the Peace can serve without a law degree and handle minor civil and criminal cases, as well as traffic violations. Municipal Courts, which deal with city ordinance violations and minor offenses, may also have judges who are not required to be lawyers. However, it is essential for these judges to understand the law and judicial procedures to effectively perform their duties.