Texas Judicial News
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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...
Governor Abbott Appoints Evan Young To The Supreme Court Of Texas
For Immediate Distribution | November 1, 2021 | (512) 463-1826 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointment of Evan Young, a former clerk to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, to the Supreme Court of Texas. Young will replace Justice Eva Guzman on...
Governor Abbott Appoints Antu to 482nd Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maritza Antu as Judge of the 482nd Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Maritza Antu of Houston is Managing Partner of The...
Governor Abbott Appoints Taylor to 48th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Christopher “Chris” Taylor as Judge of the 48th Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Christopher...
Governor Abbott Appoints Hilburn to 361st Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Hilburn as Judge of the 361st Judicial District Court in Brazos County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. David Hilburn of College Station is an attorney...
Governor Abbott Appoints Doty to 455th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cleve Doty as Judge of the 455th Judicial District Court in Travis County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Cleve Doty of Austin is an Assistant Attorney...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Harle Presiding Judge of the Fourth Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sid Harle as presiding judge of the Fourth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Sid Harle of San Antonio has served as the Presiding Judge of the Fourth Administrative...
Governor Abbott Appoints Stephenson as District Attorney for 91st Judicial District
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Stephenson District Attorney for the 91st Judicial District in Eastland County for a term set to expire December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Brad Stephenson of Eastland is an assistant...
Governor Abbott Appoints Starritt-Burnett To 169th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cari Starritt-Burnett as Judge of the 169th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Cari Starritt-Burnett of Belton is a...
Governor Abbott Appoints Smith to Tenth Court of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Smith to the Tenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Steve Smith of College Station is Judge of the 361st District Court in Brazos County...
