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Kristen Hawkins
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7
Democratic Harris County civil district court judge since 2016, board-certified in civil trial and personal injury law and a South Texas College of Law graduate, Hawkins is the Democratic nominee for Place 7 of the Texas Supreme Court in 2026. (Unrelated to Kyle Hawkins.)
The court, in plain English
The Supreme Court of Texas is the state’s highest court for civil and juvenile cases. Its nine justices have the final word on Texas civil law and set the rules governing the practice of law in Texas.
Why this seat matters
Insurance, property rights, business liability, parental rights — in Texas, this court is the last stop. Republicans have held all nine seats on it since 1999.
On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Supreme Court, Place 7, Kristen Hawkins faces Kyle Hawkins (Republican), the sitting judge.
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Where this seat sits on your ballot
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 appears in the Statewide Courts section of your ballot. Elected by all of Texas. The last word on civil law, criminal appeals, and cases against the State.