Ex-Texas Solicitor General Hawkins Named to State Supreme Court

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) filled the lone vacancy on the Texas Supreme Court Friday, elevating former state Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins (R) to the bench.

Hawkins, who must run to retain his seat in next year’s primary, joins several weeks into the court’s current term. He replaces Justice Jeff Boyd, who retired rather than run for re-election.

“Hawkins’ tremendous experience will be an asset to the highest court in Texas as he remains steadfast in his dedication to the rule of law and the preservation of the liberties granted by God and enshrined by our founders,” Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ...