by Carol Sims | Oct 9, 2018 | Elections, Endorsements, Texas Courts of Appeals, Texas Supreme Court, Voting
The Dallas Morning News just endorsed Justice Jeff Brown in the race for Texas Supreme Court, Place 6. Justice Brown has served on the Texas Supreme Court since 2013 with prior judicial service on Texas’ Fourteenth Court of Appeals since 2007. Justice Brown is running against Democratic challenger Kathy Cheng in the Texas General Election on…
by Carol Sims | Sep 26, 2018 | Appointments, Elections, Judicial Appointments, Judiciary, Texas Courts of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael “Mike” Toth to the Third Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Michael “Mike” Toth of Austin is senior counsel at Dykema Cox Smith, LLC. Previously, he served as special counsel and senior counsel in the Texas Attorney General’s Office. He is a member…
by Carol Sims | Sep 17, 2018 | Appointments, Elections, Judicial Appointments, Texas Courts of Appeals, Voting
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Bailey as Chief Justice of the Eleventh Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
by Carol Sims | Sep 13, 2018 | Attorney General, Court Decisions, Judiciary, Lawsuits, Texas Courts of Appeals
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today applauded a decision by the U.S. District Court in Corpus Christi upholding the well-established practice of statewide judicial elections for the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals. The court ruled that the system fully complies with voting rights’ laws.
by Carol Sims | Jul 27, 2018 | Appointments, Governor's Office, Judiciary, Press Releases
Governor Greg Abbott today named Jeff Oldham as General Counsel to the Governor following the confirmation by the U.S. Senate of Andrew Oldham to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Jeff Oldham (no relation) previously worked as a private practice attorney at…