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.
October 07, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Democrat Dana Huffman, Republican Piper McCraw Are Candidates for Judge of 469th District CourtIn the race for the McKinney bench, McCraw said she's disposed of 10,000 cases over five years on the court, while Huffman touts her background as a municipal judge and magistrate who also handled family and child protection cases as a litigator.
By Angela Morris
6 minute read
October 06, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Gun Sellers in the Crosshairs as Texas Supreme Court Weighs Liability for Mass ShootingsAcademy Sports + Outdoors argued it has a "right not to be sued" for selling a semi-automatic rifle to a mass shooter. But the shooter's victims claim the retailer violated federal gun law.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Vote for Judge: Theresa Bui Creevy and Andrea Thompson Compete for McKinney's 416th DistrictIncumbent Republican Judge Andrea Thompson wants to keep her bench on Collin County's 416th District Court, but Democratic challenger Theresa Bui Creevy wants to don the black robe.
By Angela Morris
9 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Joe Ramirez Versus Ysmael Fonseca for Judge of 464th District Court in EdinburgRepublican Judge Ysmael Fonseca of the 464th District Court is defending his bench against Democratic challenger Joe Ramirez.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Who'll Win Election for Montgomery County's 457th District Court? Marc M. Meyer, Vince SantiniRepublican Vince Santini and Democrat Marc Meyer are seeking the vote for Montgomery County's 457th District Court, a newly created court.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Republican Judge Jim Shoemake Draws Democratic Challenger Christian Becerra in RichmondFourteen-year incumbent Republican Judge James "Jim" Shoemake is defending his seat on the 434th District Court in Fort Bend County from Democratic challenger Christian Becerra.
By Angela Morris
7 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Who Wants the Vote for Judge of Denton's 431st District Court? Meet Diana Weitzel, Jim JohnsonThe race for Denton County's 431st District Court pits Republican candidate Jim Johnson against Democratic candidate Diana Weitzel.
By Angela Morris
6 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Candidates Campaign for Judge of Galveston's 405th District Court: Teresa Hudson, Jared RobinsonDemocrat Teresa Hudson is challenging incumbent Republican Judge Jared Robinson for the bench of Galveston County's 405th District Court.
By Angela Morris
5 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Paxton Replaces First Assistant Jeff Mateer, Who Resigned After Accusing AG of Committing CrimesFormer First Assistant Attorney General Jeff Mateer resigned in the wake of accusing Ken Paxton of crimes. Paxton on Monday appointed a replacement.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer
Meet the New Boss: Bill Barr Appoints U.S. Attorney for Western TexasU.S. Attorney John Bash of the Western District of Texas resigns effective Oct. 9. Gregg Sofer was appointed to replace him.
By Angela Morris
3 minute read
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