JUDICIAL · TX · 1988-2004
Tom Phillips
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Republican · Texas
Background
Tom Phillips served as Chief Justice · State Supreme Court of Texas from 1988–2004 (16 years). Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Wallace Jefferson. Same-year political environment (1988): Governor Bill Clements.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Jimmy Blacklock (2025-present)
- Nathan Hecht (2013-2024)
- Wallace Jefferson (2004-2013)