Texas Judicial News
A Project by the Texas Civil Justice League
2023 State of the Judiciary
April 5, 2023 Contact: Amy Starnes Director of Public Affairs 512.463.1441 or email Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht delivered the 2023 State of the Judiciary address before representatives of the judiciary, legislature, and executive branch at noon on April 5. The event...
Governor Abbott Appoints Fonseca To 476th District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. to the 476th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. of McAllen is partner at Guerra...
Governor Abbott Appoints Harbin To State Commission On Judicial Conduct
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff Harbin to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on November 19, 2023. The Commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure,...
Governor Abbott Appoints Koch To Criminal District Court No. 2 – Dallas County
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justin J. “J.J.” Koch to the Criminal District Court No. 2 in Dallas County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Justin J. “J.J.” Koch of Dallas is a former Dallas...
Governor Abbott Appoints Rambin To Sixth Court Of Appeals
Jeff Rambin of Henderson is an attorney and Partner at Fairchild, Price, Haley & Smith, LLP in Nacogdoches. Previously, he served as an attorney for Capshaw DeRieux and in private practice. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas. Additionally, he is a volunteer...
Governor Abbott Appoints Field To 480th District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott K. Field to the 480th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, effective October 1, 2022, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Scott K. Field of Liberty Hill...
Governor Abbott Appoints Van Cleef To Sixth Court Of Appeals
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed L. Charles van Cleef to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 3, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Charles van Cleef of Longview is an attorney and...
Governor Abbott Appoints Allen To 69th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kimberly Allen as Judge of the 69th Judicial District Court in Dallam, Hartley, Moore and Sherman Counties, effective April 6, 2022, for a term set to expire December 31, 2022 or until her successor shall be duly elected and...
Governor Abbott Appoints Levonius to 481st Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Crystal Edmonson Levonius as Judge of the 481st Judicial District Court in Denton County, effective January 1, 2022, for a term set to expire December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Crystal...
Governor Abbott Appoints Caughey to Texas Judicial Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer Caughey to the Texas Judicial Council for a term set to expire on June 30, 2027. The council studies the court system in Texas and looks for methods to improve while also investigating and reporting on matters referred to...
