Court of Appeals of Texas / Joined 2021 / Active

Steven Lee Smith

Justice, Court of Appeals of Texas

Steven Lee Smith is a Justice of the Court of Appeals of Texas, serving since 2021. He previously served on the Texas 361st Judicial District Court. Sources ↓

Born
1952 · age 74
Tenure
Since 2021 · 5 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1999Texas 361st Judicial District Court
2003Texas 361st Judicial District Court
2007Texas 361st Judicial District Court
2011Texas 361st Judicial District Court
2015Texas 361st Judicial District Court
2019Texas 361st Judicial District Court
2021Court of Appeals of Texas

Education

Abilene Christian UniversityMusic Education, with high honors1974
The University of Texas at Austin1977

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Court of Appeals of Texas reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is partisan election.
Which court is Steven Lee Smith on?
Steven Lee Smith is a Justice of the Court of Appeals of Texas.

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5 years on the Court of Appeals of Texas. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).