Justice Jimmy Blacklock has been appointed the newest chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Blacklock replaces Nathan Hecht, who was the longest-serving justice in the court's history.

and diligence,” said Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock in a statement. Texas Supreme Court Justices serve staggered six-year times in partisan statewide elections. When a vacancy occurs, the ...

Public employees who report violations of law by elected officials, such as a city council member, aren’t protected under ...

Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd will ... leave the court near the end of the term this summer. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock said Boyd is a “model of integrity, impartiality and diligence.” ...

In that case, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock speared the attorney general for "tak(ing) no position" on whether the State Fair has the authority to ban firearms and for failing ...