Scott Brister
Republican Incumbent
Scott Brister
Republican Incumbent
Candidate for Texas 15th Court of Appeals, Chief Justice
About
First Chief Justice of the newly created Fifteenth Court of Appeals. Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (2003-2009). Justice and Chief Justice of the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals in Houston (2001–2003). Presiding Judge of the 234th District Court in Harris County (1989- 2000). Chair of the Texas Commission on Public School Finance (2017-2018). J.D. with honors from Harvard Law School and clerked for then-Chief Justice Joe Greenhill of the Texas Supreme Court.
Conservative Endorsements
Candidate Videos
Notable Quotes
“Judges are not lawmakers. Our job is to apply the law faithfully and efficiently, so that Texans can count on their courts to deliver justice with integrity.”
“My approach has been the same: follow the law as written, respect the Constitution, and issue clear, reasoned decisions that stand the test of time.”
“I returned to the bench because I believe in the work Texas courts do. Fairness, clarity, and fidelity to the law. That’s what Texans deserve, and that’s what I’m here to deliver.”