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Supreme Court advances access-to-justice efforts with proposed new rules to license legal paraprofessionals; 07/26/2024: Supreme Court announces fees for state's new business court, other courts; 07/12/2024: Supreme Court emergency order assists justice courts affected by Hurricane Beryl; 06/28/2024
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5 days ago · Composed of the chief justice and eight justices, the Supreme Court of Texas is the court of last resort for civil matters in the state. The Supreme Court is in Austin, immediately northwest of the state Capitol. Supreme Court justices are elected to staggered six-year terms in statewide elections.
TJB | SC | News | The Supreme Court of Texas welcomes James P.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed his General Counsel James P. Sullivan to serve as the newest justice on the Supreme Court of Texas. Mr. Sullivan will fill a vacancy created when the governor appointed Justice Jimmy Blacklock to serve as the Court’s 28th Chief Justice.
TJB | SC | News | The Supreme Court of Texas commends Governor …
4 days ago · The Supreme Court of Texas commends Governor Abbott’s choice of Justice Jimmy Blacklock as Chief Justice. AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justice Jimmy Blacklock to serve as the 28 th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.
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Dec 16, 2024 · Court News; Frequently Asked Questions; Practice Before the Court; Attorney Portal; Oral Arguments; Case Summaries; About the Court; Court Calendar; ... Supreme Court of Texas Supreme Court Building 201 W. 14th Street, Room 104 Austin, Texas 78701 Mailing Address Supreme Court of Texas PO Box 12248 Austin, Texas 78711 ...
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Aug 6, 2024 · The Court’s order, which can be viewed here, invites public comment on the proposed new and amended rules by November 1, 2024. The rules are expected to take effect on December 1, 2024. The Court has for years championed efforts to combat the “justice gap” in …
TJB | SC | About the Court | Justices - Texas Judicial Branch
Justice Evan A. Young was appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas in November 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott. Justice Young subsequently was elected in November 2022 to a term that expires December 31, 2028.
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The Supreme Court of Texas debuted new forms that allow individuals representing themselves to create a will. The forms are the result of a change in state law passed by the 84 th Texas Legislature and signed by the governor.
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Below are summaries of cases set for oral argument during the Supreme Court of Texas' 2024-2025 court term. The summaries are created by the Court's staff attorneys and law clerks and do not constitute the Court’s official descriptions or statements.
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AUSTIN — The Supreme Court has given preliminary approval to rules for Texas' new Business Court and has preliminarily amended the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure related to the new 15th Court of Appeals.