Texas chief justice announces retirement
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September 4, 2013
Texas: Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, of the Texas Supreme Court, has announced his plan to retire, effective October 1, 2013. He has served on the state's high court since 2001, following an appointment by Gov. Perry. He ascended to the position of chief justice in 2004, becoming the state's first African-American in the state to serve in this role.[1][2]
Jefferson stated:
| “ | I am most proud to have worked with my colleagues to increase the public’s access to the legal system, which guarantees the rights conferred by our | ” |
Justice Nathan Hecht praised Jefferson, his colleague, saying,
| “ | The people of Texas are greatly indebted to him for his years of exemplary service.[1][3] | ” |
Jefferson was re-elected in 2008, so his current term was not set to expire until the end of 2014. He said that finances are one reason he decided to leave the court.[4]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Texas Supreme Court Advisory, "Chief Justice Jefferson Announces His Resignation," September 3, 2013
- ↑ Texas Politics, "Characteristics of the Judiciary"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Texas Chief Justice Jefferson Resigns," September 3, 2013
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