Gov. Greg Abbott will have the opportunity to appoint Boyd’s replacement, furthering his influence on the high court.

Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock embraced constitutional originalism, a judicial philosophy tied to conservatism, in addressing the Legislature.

Blacklock replaces Nathan Hecht, the longest serving justice on the high court. Gov. Greg Abbott also appointed his general counsel, James Sullivan, to the bench.

Three Republican incumbents are being targeted for their role in recent abortion rulings by a new Democratic political action committee.

On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled against Harris County from sending financial assistance to in-need families under a new income pilot program after a political match between the Texas Attorney General.

The Texas Supreme Court rejected a mother of two’s request to get an abortion under the state’s restrictive ban, putting a spotlight on how women deal with pregnancy complications that can result in potentially life-threatening issues.

In August, a judge ruled that the state’s near-total abortion ban should not apply to medically complicated pregnancies. The state appealed that ruling to the Texas Supreme Court, putting it on hold.

For decades, Jimmy Blacklock traveled the world bringing joy through basketball.

Marlon Mack had an underwhelming preseason and lost ground in the competition with rookie running back Dameon Pierce.