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Angela Morris

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.

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October 07, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Democrat Dana Huffman, Republican Piper McCraw Are Candidates for Judge of 469th District Court

In 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 Shootings

Academy 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 District

Incumbent 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 Edinburg

Republican 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 Santini

Republican 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 Richmond

Fourteen-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 Johnson

The 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 Robinson

Democrat 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 Crimes

Former 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 Texas

U.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