Twelfth Court of Appeals
Chief Justice James T. Worthen
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James T. "Jim" Worthen is a seventh generation Texan who was born in Conroe and grew up in Big Sandy. He graduated with a B.S. degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1978, and later earned a M.A. degree from there in 1999. He received his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1980 and his L.L.M.... Read more
Justice Brian Hoyle
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Justice Brian Hoyle is a life-long Texan who was born in Arlington and raised in Mansfield. He graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1991. Justice Hoyle received his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 1994. After clerking for Texas Farm Bureau in Waco, he served as a law clerk to the... Read more
Justice C. Michael Davis
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Judge Michael Davis serves as a Justice on the Twelfth Court of Appeals, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in November 2025. Prior to his appointment to the appellate bench, Judge Davis served for eight years as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court, which encompasses Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon counties. He was first appointed to that position by Governor Abbott... Read more