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2024 Texas Elections

Paxton’s picks cement Republicans’ hold on Texas’ highest criminal court

Three new faces will join the bench, but the political balance of power will remain the same on the Court of Criminal Appeals.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Jan. 15, 2020.

Paxton political retribution

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Courts Criminal justice Politics Barbara Parker Hervey Michelle Slaughter Sharon Keller Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals