Governor Abbott Appoints Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court
Jimmy Blacklock was born and raised in Texas, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas. Following graduation, he attended Yale Law School where he was a member of the Federalist Society and president of the Yale Law Republicans. Blacklock honed his legal skills serving as a clerk for Judge Jerry Smith on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. He was then appointed by President George W. Bush in the Civil Rights Division within the United States Department of Justice. More recently, Blacklock served as Governor Abbott’s General Counsel after six years in the Texas Attorney General’s office, where he assisted on Obamacare litigation, religious liberty and right to life issues.
Source: Press Release
Want new articles directly to your inbox?
Subscribe to our Publishing Service.
In Case of First Impression, Houston [14th] Court of Appeals Rules That Forum Non Conveniens Statute Does Not Permit Trial Courts to Consider Plaintiff’s Change of Residency to Texas After Suit is Filed
In a case of first impression, the Houston [14th] Court of Appeals has held that courts may not determine whether a plaintiff is a legal resident of Texas for purposes of the Texas-resident exception to the forum non conveniens statute if the plaintiff became a...
Houston [14th] Court of Appeals Upholds Punitive Damages Award in Defamation Case
The Houston [14th] Court of Appeals has upheld a punitive damages award in a defamation case arising from a business split between insurance agents. Leonard Amell, Sabrina Amell, and Leonard R. Amell Insurance Agency v. William Van Pelt and Kimberly Van Pelt and The...
Business Court Finds Jurisdiction in Royalty Dispute Over Frac Sand Sales
The Business Court has ruled that it has jurisdiction over a breach of contract action involving a frac sand company’s alleged failure to pay royalties to a sales representative for the company. Angela Yaun v. Battle & Sands Energy Corp., et al. (2026 Tex. Bus. 9;...