Job descriptionThe nine-member Texas Supreme Court is the highest court for civil (not criminal) cases in the state. Term is six years.
Duties
  • Reviews decisions on civil and juvenile cases appealed from lower courts. The court may also decide not to review cases.

  • The court has administrative control over the State Bar of Texas and is the sole authority for licensing attorneys in Texas.

Note: civil law deals with behavior that injures an individual or other private party, such as a corporation. Examples include libel, breach of contract, property damage, and negligence resulting in injury or death.
Annual salary$168,000-$201,600

Who’s Running?

Evan Young (incumbent)
Website: https://justiceevanyoung.com
Email: info@justiceevanyoung.com, team@justiceevanyoung.com
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Official website: https://www.txcourts.gov/supreme/about-the-court/justices/justice-evan-a-young/ 		Republican
Julia Maldonado
Website: http://www.maldonadofortexas.com
Email: julia@maldonadofortexas.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaldonadoforTexas 		Democrat

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