Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his former general counsel and current Texas Supreme Court Justice, Jimmy Blacklock as the ...

Governor Abbott appoints Jimmy Blacklock as Chief Justice and James P. Sullivan as Justice of the Texas Supreme Court.

Blacklock replaces Nathan Hecht, the longest serving justice on the high court. Gov. Greg Abbott also appointed his general counsel, James Sullivan, to the bench. Audio recording is automated for ...

Gov. Greg Abbott elevated Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock to chief justice on Jan. 6, 2024. Abbott then appointed his general counsel James Sullivan to the Supreme Court. Credit ...

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The governor’s current general counsel, James Sullivan, will fill the vacancy that Blacklock’s appointment leaves on the court. Sullivan has served as the state’s Assistant Solicitor General ...

Abbott appointed his general counsel, James P. Sullivan, to take the seat vacated by Blacklock’s promotion. “The Supreme Court of Texas plays a crucial role to shape the future of our great ...

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday promoted Justice Jimmy Blacklock to chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court and appointed his legal adviser James Sullivan to fill an open spot on the all-Republican bench.

“Jimmy Blacklock and James Sullivan will be unwavering guardians of the Texas Constitution.” Blacklock, a graduate of Yale Law School, and Sullivan, a Harvard Law School alumnus, both bring ...

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