Meet the Nine Justices of the Texas Supreme Court

Texas' Highest Court of Last Resort

The Supreme Court of Texas is the state's highest court of last resort for civil matters. Its nine justices are responsible for interpreting and upholding the state's constitution and laws, as well as reviewing decisions made by lower courts.

Current Justices

As of January 2023, the nine justices on the court are:

• Chief Justice Nathan Hecht
• Justice Jimmy Blacklock
• Justice Debra Lehrmann (Senior Justice)
• Justice Evan A. Guzman
• Justice Jane Bland
• Justice Kelly Clarkson
• Justice Brett Busby
• Justice John Devine
• Justice Jeffrey Brown

All nine justices currently identify with the Republican Party.