Supreme Court of Texas / Joined 1989 / Served to 2026
Nathan Lincoln Hecht
Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas
Nathan Lincoln Hecht was a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, who joined the court in 1989. He previously served on the Court of Appeals of Texas. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- 1989–2026 · 37 yrs
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Court of Appeals of Texas | – | – |
| 1989 | Supreme Court of Texas | – | – |
| 1995 | Supreme Court of Texas | – | – |
| 2000 | Supreme Court of Texas | – | – |
| 2007 | Supreme Court of Texas | – | – |
| 2013 | Supreme Court of Texas | – | – |
| 2021 | Supreme Court of Texas | – | – |
Education
| Yale University | Philosophy, with honors | 1971 |
| Southern Methodist University | cum laude | 1974 |
Sources
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37 years on the Supreme Court of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).