Angela Morris

Angela Morris is ALM Media's Texas litigation reporter. She covers lawsuits in all levels of Texas state and federal courts. Based in Austin, Morris earned journalism and government degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006, and since then, has worked primarily as a reporter and writer, but also has skills in videography, photography and podcasts. Follow her on Twitter at @AMorrisReports.

Connect with this author

September 30, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Former Texas Judge Sanctioned for Ethical Violations Against Election Opponent

The ex-judge was publicly admonished for violating judicial ethics rules when he embarrassed a solo practitioner in court.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

September 30, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Judge Pulls Handgun During Argument Over Driving Speed: Judicial Sanction

The judge "removed a handgun from his pocket, asking 'Is this what you are talking about?' and displayed the handgun in plain view," the public admonition said.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

September 25, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Meet Candidates for Judge of Fort Worth's 348th District: Maryellen W. Hicks and Megan Fahey

348th District Judge Megan Fahey is defending her bench against Democratic challenger Maryellen W. Hicks, a former Second Court of Appeals justice.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

September 25, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Judge Kimberly Fitzpatrick and Valerie Baston Campaign for Judge of Fort Worth's 342nd District

Republican Judge Kimberly Fitzpatrick of the 342nd District Court in Fort Worth is battling against Democratic challenger Valerie Baston for the bench.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

September 25, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Let's Talk About Race: Texas Bar President Launches Statewide Discussion After Divisive Comments

State Bar of Texas president Larry McDougal, who started a firestorm with comments about Black Lives Matter, has announced a plan to advance diversity to heal the division he caused.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

September 25, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

'I Wasn't Good at My Job': Texas Bar Replaces Steve Fischer on Judicial Conduct Commission

Tyler solo practitioner Clifton Roberson will be the next attorney-commissioner on the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct. He replaces Steve Fischer, who resigned from the position.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

September 24, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Noel Cooper and Jeff Davis Want Your Vote for Judge of 145th District Court in Nacogdoches

Noel Cooper and Jeff Davis are competing against each other to become judge of the 145th District Court in Nacogdoches.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

September 24, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

453rd District Judge David Junkin Battles Former DA Sherri Tibbe for San Marcos Judgeship

The race for Hays County's 453rd District Court is between incumbent Judge David Junkin, a Republican, and Sherri Tibbe, a Democrat who was the county's district attorney.

By Angela Morris

7 minute read