SCOTT BRISTER

Republican Incumbent

On ballot as: SCOTT BRISTER
Current role: Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals (the court's first; since September 1, 2024; appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott)
Background: J.D. with honors, Harvard Law School (1980)
Undergraduate degree with highest honors, Duke University (1977)
Board-certified in civil appellate law, civil trial law and personal injury trial law
Waco native
Experience: Texas Supreme Court (2003–09)
Justice and Chief Justice, First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals (2001–03)
Presiding Judge, 234th District Court, Harris County (1989–2000)
Later partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Top priorities: "every party deserves an impartial judge who applies the law, not personal beliefs or political preferences"
"follow the law as written, respect the Constitution, and issue clear, reasoned decisions"
"Judges are not lawmakers."
"apply the law faithfully and efficiently"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "follow the law as written, respect the Constitution, and issue clear, reasoned decisions that stand the test of time"
Court administration: No public statement found
Endorsements: Gov. Greg Abbott
State Rep. Pat Curry
Texas Alliance for Life
Texas Civil Justice League PAC
Campaign website: justicescottbrister.com

Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District