Gov. Greg Abbott's Supreme Court picks Jimmy Blacklock and James Sullivan raise concerns he is shifting Texas' high court in a partisan direction.

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 has appointed his former general counsel and current Texas Supreme Court Justice, Jimmy Blacklock as the next chief justice of the court.

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

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) appointed Justice Jimmy Blacklock, a conservative ally of the governor, to serve as the chief justice on the Texas Supreme Court.

Supreme Court's ruling could boost a state law that allows drunk driving victims to sue businesses that over-serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals.

The Texas Supreme Court must decide whether Texas law permits interest rates on the total principal amount for the life of ...

Blacklocks seat on the court is being filled by current general counsel to the governor, James Sullivan. AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock is being appointed the next ...

The court’s ruling could boost a state law that allows drunk driving victims to sue businesses that over-serve alcohol to ...

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.