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 swore in UT alumnus Jimmy Blacklock as chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 7. The Supreme Court of Texas is the state’s highest authority on civil and constitutional ...

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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.

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.