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Three Investitures in Two Days

Congratulations to Justices Sullivan and Hawkins of the Supreme Court of Texas and Judge Taibleson of the Seventh Circuit.

Reason · May 9

Supreme Court of Texas Removes ABA as "Final Say" on Accreditation

Texas "may consider, in the future, returning to greater reliance on a multistate accrediting entity other than the ABA should a suitable entity become available."

Reason · Jan 7

A Preference For Non-Judges on the Supreme Court of Texas?

Governor Abbott's recent appointments to SCOTX did not come from the bench.

Reason · Oct 29, 2025

Civitas Institute Symposium: Texas and the Future of Legal Education

Five scholars discuss what role, if any, the ABA should play in the regulation of legal education.

Reason · Jun 10, 2025

Texas Supreme Court removes temporary block to Robert Roberson’s execution

The state’s highest civil court ruled that legislators can’t use subpoenas to block death row inmates’ executions, but suggested there’s still time for Roberson to testify before a Texas House panel.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 12, 2024

How a U.S. Supreme Court case about gender-affirming care ban could impact Texas

Texas’ ban on transition-related care for minors is currently before the Supreme Court of Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2024

How Should Juries Decide Noneconomic Damages Awarded to Family Members in Wrongful Death Cases?

From Gregory v. Chohan, decided Friday by the Supreme Court of Texas, in an opinion by Justice Jimmy Blacklock, joined by Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and Justice Brett Busby, and mostly joined by Justice Jane Bland (three Justices didn't participate in the decision, so these four were a majority of…

Reason · Jun 19, 2023