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.

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

For the first time in decades, the Texas Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Justice Jimmy Blacklock to the role on Monday, succeeding Chief Justice Nathan Hecht ...

Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock will succeed Nathan Hecht as the court's chief justice. Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed current Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock as chief ...

South Texas College of Law Houston's Charles "Rocky" Rhodes discusses what new leadership means for the state's highest court ...

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.

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. (Douglas ...