During his most recent campaign for re-election, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht in 2020 was asked by this editorial board to name the highlights of his civic accomplishments to date.

When Nathan Hecht ran for the Texas Supreme Court in 1988, no Republican had ever been elected to the state’s highest civil court. His election foreshadowed a transformation of the court ...

Blacklock is replacing retired Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, while Abbott's legal adviser James Sullivan takes the open spot on the bench.

We agree with The Dallas Morning News’ assessment: Retiring Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht’s career has indeed been consequential, and we all owe him our thanks for his service.

Nathan Hecht left office Tuesday as the longest serving Texas Supreme Court jurist in the court's history. Hecht served on the court for 35 years, the last 11 years as chief justice. Hecht heard ...

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Justice Nathan Hecht has been named the 2025 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, the renowned annual statewide policy ...

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. Audio recording is automated for ...

Blacklock is replacing Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, 75, who retired Dec. 31 after reaching the state's mandatory judicial retirement age. Hecht had presided over the bench for 13 years and was ...