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Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 1

Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court: Six-year term. The Texas Supreme Court is the court of last resort for civil matters in Texas. This Court includes a Chief Justice and eight justices, each of which is elected by voters of the entire state. This court issues final decisions on civil and juvenile appeals; issues certain orders to governmental officials to act and individuals to appear before the court; and has jurisdiction over orders or judgments of trial courts if the Supreme Court determines them important to the Texas legal system. Current annual salary range: $168,000 to $211,680

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    Jimmy Blacklock
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Qualifications: What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?

Ethics: How will you ensure your rulings remain impartial and free from both political pressure and the interests of your campaign donors?

Equity: What role should the Supreme Court play in expanding access to justice for persons or groups who may be underserved?

Issues: What do you see as the most pressing challenge facing the courts today, and how would you propose addressing it?

Philosophy: What is your judicial philosophy?

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