Incumbent
Jimmy Blacklock
Incumbent Republican candidate for State Supreme Court in Texas
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice winner?
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NOV 8, 2026
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NOV 8, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleJudge
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age46 years old (Aug 28, 1980)
GenderMale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundLawyer
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin (BA)
Notable personal detailsJimmy Blacklock is an American lawyer and jurist who has served as Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court since January 2025, after previously serving as a justice on the court beginning in 2018. Before joining the court, he served as general counsel to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and held senior roles in the Texas Attorney General’s office. He worked earlier in private practice and served in the U.S. Department of Justice during the George W. Bush administration. He earned degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and Yale Law School.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Blacklock has emphasized the economic importance of Texas courts and argued that judge pay should be raised to keep pace with inflation and attract qualified judges. Publicly available sources do not show a clear, broader position on taxes or general fiscal policy.
Healthcare
Jimmy Blacklock has taken the position that the Texas Legislature may regulate or prohibit certain gender-dysphoria treatments for minors and that such treatments are not deeply rooted parental rights under the Texas Constitution. His writings in the Texas Supreme Court’s SB 14 case support broad legislative authority over disputed medical treatments for children.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Jimmy Blacklock has been publicly associated with defending Texas abortion restrictions and with pro-life causes. His record has been described as part of a conservative legal approach, and Texas Right to Life endorsed him for continuing to uphold the law and defend unborn life.
Public Safety & Guns
Blacklock has publicly emphasized gun rights for law-abiding Texans and framed carry rights as part of public safety. His recent judicial writing also describes law-abiding handgun owners as entitled to clear legal rules on where they may carry, while recognizing private-property limits in the State Fair dispute. He has also praised law enforcement and paired that with a pro-Second Amendment view of public safety.
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