Justice Jimmy Blacklock has been appointed the newest chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Blacklock replaces Nathan Hecht, who was the longest-serving justice in the court's history.

The Texas Supreme Court has sent a big signal to Bexar County about its outdated and inefficient presiding system.

Justice Jimmy Blacklock, a conservative ally of Gov. Greg Abbott, has been named the new chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. He replaces Nathan Hecht, the court’s longest serving justice ...