These candidates will face each other in the November general election
| Court & Place | Democrat | Republican | Notes/Other |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristen Hawkins | Kyle Hawkins* | Candidate (L) | |
| Campaign Mailing Address | not published | Kyle Hawkins Campaign POB 160606 Austin TX 78716 | |
| Campaign Contact | not published | Contact Form: justicekylehawkins.com | |
| Campaign Website | judgehawkins.com | Justicekylehawkins.com | |
| Bar Card Number | 24012326 | 00000009 | |
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| Current Occupation | Judge, 11th District Court since 2016 | Justice, Supreme Court Place 7 | |
| Years of Texas Residency | . | ||
| JD School & Year | South Texas College of Law 1999 | University of Minnesota 2009 | |
| Other Education | University of Texas - Austin B.A. | Harvard College, A.B. History and Literature 2002 | |
| Year of State Bar Licensure | 1999 | 2015 | |
| Legal Experience - Nonjudicial | Founder, Brauchle Law Firm, PLLC (2008-2016) Associate, Faubus & Taft (2006-2007) Attorney, Cruse Scott Henderson & Allen (2004-2006) Attorney, Sheehy Serpe & Ware, PC (1999-2003) | Partner - Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP Former State Solicitor General Associate - Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Associate - Faegre & Benson LLP Law Clerk - Justice Samuel Alito, US Supreme Court Law Clerk - Judge Edith Jones, 5th Circuit of the US Court of Appeals | |
| Jury Trial Experience | |||
| Appellate Judicial Experience | . | ||
| Other Judicial Experience | Judge, 11th District Court since 2016 | ||
| Board Certifications | Civil Trial Law, 2021 Personal Injury Law, 2022 Judicial Administration, 2025 | ||
| Courts Admitted | Texas Southern District |
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| Honors and Awards | 2021 TexABOTA Jurist of the Year | ||
| Prior Elections | 2020 General Election Unopposed 2016 General Election 52% vs Kevin Fulton | ||
| Most Recent Bar Polls | 2026 - 1705 48% | 2026 - 1203 34% | |
| Key Endorsements (Max 5) | Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation | Texas Civil Justice League PAC | |
| Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words) | Civility, professionalism, and respect are fundamental values that should be upheld in the legal profession. Growing up, I learned these values from my immigrant mother and fourth-generation Texan father. These values guide my actions on the bench, and I encourage all those who appear before me to adhere to them as well. | I am honored to serve on the Supreme Court of Texas, where every decision carries weight for the people of our great state. The Court’s work demands humility, diligence, and a commitment to applying the law as written. I’m grateful to Governor Abbott for the opportunity to continue serving Texans in this new capacity, and I approach this responsibility with the same respect for our Constitution and the rule of law that has guided my entire career. | |
| Misc | Chaired committees for Harris County Board of District Judges: Jury Committee and COVID Response Task Force Member of the Texas Lyceum College of the State Bar of Texas Texas Bar Foundation Houston Bar Foundation Houston Young Lawyers Foundation | . | |
| Date Submitted by Candidate | Gathered from public sources | Gathered from public sources |
