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Race 11 of 18

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7

Decides civil and juvenile appeals on the state's highest civil court.

We are reviewing opinions, briefs and professional records for this judicial race. We do not infer a judge's position from party affiliation.

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  • Kyle Hawkins
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Republican

    Kyle Hawkins

    Kyle Hawkins is the Republican candidate for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7. Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 7.

    Judicial experience
    Supreme Court since Oct. 2025
    Legal / government background
    Solicitor general · DOJ · clerkships
    Judicial philosophy
    Tribune: conservative appellate background
    Campaign finance
    $231,002 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Austin
    Rights / notable record
    Litigated ACA · Planned Parenthood
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  • Kristen Hawkins
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Democrat

    Kristen Hawkins

    Kristen Hawkins is the Democratic candidate for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7. Judge of the 11th District Court since 2016.

    Judicial experience
    District Court since 2017
    Legal / government background
    Disability law · tax master
    Judicial philosophy
    Cautious overturning jury verdicts
    Campaign finance
    $309,660 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Houston
    Rights / notable record
    Oversaw Astroworld litigation
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What we examine for this office

  1. 1. Written Opinions
  2. 2. Legal & Judicial History
  3. 3. Constitutional & Religious-Liberty Cases
  4. 4. Criminal Justice & Due Process
  5. 5. Professional History
  6. 6. Political Money & Israel-Policy Organizations
  7. 7. Documented Public Statements

Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Kyle Hawkins (Republican), Kristen Hawkins (Democrat).

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