James P. Sullivan, Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, Place 2 (Unexpired Term)

‹ Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, Place 2 (Unexpired Term)

James P. Sullivan

RepublicanIncumbent

Running for Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, Place 2 (Unexpired Term).

Background

Appointed to the court by Gov. Greg Abbott in January 2025. Previously Abbott's general counsel and deputy general counsel, assistant solicitor general, and an appellate litigator; clerked for Judge Thomas B. Griffith of the D.C. Circuit. Describes himself as a conservative Republican who promises "bold, relentless, conservative judging."

Current role: Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, Place 2 (appointed January 2025)
Occupation: Judge
Education: J.D., Harvard Law School; B.A., Rice University
Prior offices: General Counsel to Gov. Greg Abbott; Assistant Solicitor General of Texas
Hometown: Lives in Austin

Website

Qualifications

Current position

Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, Place 2

Years licensed

Not stated in available records.

Board certification

Not stated in available records.

Law school

Harvard Law School

Prior judicial service

Justice, Supreme Court of Texas (2025-present)

Practice areas

Appellate litigation; Government law

Bar association poll

State Bar of Texas 2026 Judicial Poll (conducted before March 2026 primaries; vote counts among all candidates then running): 1,508 of 3,620 votes (41.7%)

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Alliance for Life
Texas Civil Justice League