We agree with The Dallas Morning News’ assessment: Retiring Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht’s career has indeed been consequential, and we all owe him our thanks for his service.

Blacklock is replacing retired Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, while Abbott's legal adviser James Sullivan takes the open spot on the bench.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Justice Nathan Hecht has been named the 2025 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, the renowned annual statewide policy ...

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 ...

"Chief Justice Nathan Hecht's recent retirement, following his record-breaking tenure as the longest-serving chief justice in the Supreme Court of Texas, marks the end of a remarkable era," said ...

Blacklock replaces Nathan Hecht, who was the longest-serving justice in the court's history. Blacklocks seat on the court is being filled by current general counsel to the governor, James Sullivan.

Greg Abbott, has been named the new chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. He replaces Nathan Hecht, the court’s longest serving justice, who stepped down at the end of December due to the ...