Texas Judicial News
A Project by the Texas Civil Justice League
Judge refuses to unseal Russell Budd deposition, testimony linked to Baron & Budd asbestos memo
Source: SETexasRecord Author: David Yates, Jan 31, 6:21 PM AUSTIN – A documentary filmmaker seeking to obtain the deposition of one of Texas’ most well-known plaintiff’s attorneys was shut down by a district judge Tuesday, as the court refused to unseal testimony...
See Profiles and Comparisons of Judicial Candidates
Early voting is underway! Judicial races are “down ballot.” What this means is that they are typically at the end of a very long list of items needing voters’ attention. The Texas Civil Justice League is reminding Texans that ballot fatigue is bad for our state — we...
The Fall 2016 TCJL Journal is Out!
The 30th Anniversary Fall 2016 Texas Civil Justice League Journal is out today and available just in time for the 2016 General Election. The TCJL Journal contains important information about many civil justice issues Texas faces as we head into the November General...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Judicial Compensation Commission
Source: http://gov.texas.gov/news/appointment/22656 Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alejandro “Alex” Cestero and Scott Salmans and reappointed Bill Strawn to the Judicial Compensation Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2021. Strawn will continue serving...
Governor Abbott Appoints Phil Grant to 9th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Phil Grant of Montgomery as judge of the 9th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016. Phil Grant is first assistant district attorney for the Montgomery...
Donald Trump unveils list of his top picks for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, released Wednesday a list of 11 potential Supreme Court justices he plans to vet to fill the seat of late Justice Antonin Scalia if he’s elected to the White House. The list of...
Governor Abbott Appoints Tidwell to 6th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wes Tidwell of Paris as judge of the 6th Judicial District Court in Lamar and Red River Counties for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016. Wes Tidwell is managing partner of Ellis & Tidwell, LLP. He...
Governor Abbott Appoints Maginnis to 435th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patty Maginnis of Conroe as judge of the 435th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016. Patty Maginnis is a partner at Maginnis, Pullan & Young and...
Governor Abbott Appoints Larson Judge of 395th Judicial District
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ryan Larson of Hutto as judge of the 395th Judicial District Court in Williamson County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016. Ryan Larson is the head administrative law judge at the Railroad...
Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright discusses how a judge can impact a person’s life
Judges have the power to decide custody of your children, foreclose on your home or even give a death sentence. That is why it is so important to vote for qualified, knowledgeable and fair judges. Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright explains how judges...
