Supreme Court
April 09, 2025
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Justice Jeff Boyd to retire from the Supreme Court of Texas
Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd announced he will not run for a third term in 2026 and will retire from the Court later this year.
Justice Boyd was first appointed to the Court in 2012 by then-Governor Rick Perry. Justice Boyd won re-election to his seat in 2014 and 2020.
“Justice Jeff Boyd has served the State of Texas with honor and distinction for many years, and I am blessed to call him my friend.” Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock said. “Throughout his service on the Supreme Court, Justice Boyd has been a model of integrity, impartiality, and diligence. His sharp insights and thorough analysis have shaped and strengthened the opinions of the Court, and his abundant good humor around the office have made him a beloved friend and mentor to Justices and staff alike. Justice Boyd leaves the Supreme Court, and the law of our great State, better than he found it. Everyone at the Court wishes him and his family the very best in all their future endeavors.”
In announcing his upcoming retirement, Justice Boyd said in a statement: “I am honored and blessed to have served on the Texas Supreme Court these past 12 years. I’m especially grateful to Governor Rick Perry for appointing me to the Court in 2012, to the many Texans who have encouraged, supported, and voted for me through two statewide elections, to my many Court and campaign colleagues and co-workers for their friendship and inspiration, and to my wife Jackie and our children for reminding me daily of life’s most important blessings. It’s now time to let another take the helm. I will not be running for re-election in 2026 and will retire from the Court this summer, near the end of its current annual term. May God continue to bless Texas and this honorable Court.”
Before joining the Court, Justice Boyd served as Governor Perry’s chief of staff and previously as his general counsel. Read Justice Boyd’s full bio here.
Because Justice Boyd will leave the Court before his term expires, Governor Greg Abbott will appoint Justice Boyd’s replacement.