Scott Brister, Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals

‹ Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals

Scott Brister

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Candidato a Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals.

Antecedentes

First chief justice of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals. Previously a Texas Supreme Court justice, an appeals court justice and chief justice in Houston, a Harris County district judge, and a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth. Describes himself as an "impartial judge who applies the law, not personal beliefs or political preferences."

Current role: Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals (since September 1, 2024)
Occupation: Judge
Education: J.D. with honors, Harvard Law School (1980); Duke University (1977)
Prior offices: Justice, Supreme Court of Texas (2003-2009); Justice and Chief Justice, First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals (2001-2003); Judge, 234th District Court (1989-2000)

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Qualifications

Current position

Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals

Years licensed

Not stated in available records.

Board certification

Civil Appellate Law; Civil Trial Law; Personal Injury Trial Law

Law school

Harvard Law School (1980)

Prior judicial service

Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals (2024-present); Justice, Supreme Court of Texas (2003-2009); Justice and Chief Justice, First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals (2001-2003); Judge, 234th District Court (1989-2000)

Practice areas

Appellate litigation; Civil trial

Bar association poll

State Bar of Texas 2026 Judicial Poll (conducted before March 2026 primaries; vote counts among all candidates then running): 1,957 of 3,551 votes (55.1%)

Dinero

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Respaldos

Gov. Greg Abbott
State Rep. Pat Curry
Texas Alliance for Life