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Jimmy Blacklock

Currently holds the office of Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice - Place 1 until December 31, 2026.

Candidate for Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice - Place 1 in 2026 Texas General Election.

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Jimmy Blacklock

About Jimmy Blacklock

Professional Experience
Texas Supreme Court, Justice (2018 - Present)
Governor of Texas, General Counsel (2015 - Present)
Texas Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General for Legal Counsel (2012 - 2015)
Texas Attorney General, Special Assistant and Senior Counsel (2010 - 2012)
Texas Attorney General, Assistant Solicitor General (2009 - 2010)
US Department of Justice, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General (2008 - 2009)
Vinson and Elkins, Attorney (2006 - 2009)
US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, Law Clerk (2005 - 2006)
Degrees
JD, Yale University (2005)
Bachelor's, University of Texas Austin, History (2002)

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Jimmy knows a judge should apply the text of the law and the original meaning of the Constitution, never substituting his personal decisions for the decisions already made by the People of Texas. Jimmy believes the destiny of our great State lies in the hands of the People of Texas, not the judges of Texas. Learn more

Election Information

Recent Candidacies
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice - Place 1 in Texas General Election
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice - Place 1 in Texas Primary Election
Texas Supreme Court Justice - Place 2 in Texas General Election
Texas Supreme Court Justice - Place 2 in Texas Primary Election
Texas Supreme Court Justice - Place 2 in Texas 2018 General Election

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