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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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June 29, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Meet the Candidates for Judge of Brownsville's 138th District Court: Helen Delgadillo and Gabriel Gabby Garcia

Helen Delgadillo and Gabriel Gabby Garcia are the two Democrats competing in the primary runoff for the 138th District Court of Cameron County. There is no Republican candidate in November, which means the runoff winner will take the bench.

By Angela Morris

6 minute read

June 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Mary Baker and David G. Rogers Are in the Runoff Election for Judge of Midland's 142nd District Court

Mary Baker and David G. Rogers are competing in the Republican Primary runoff election for the 142nd District Court in Midland.

By Angela Morris

8 minute read

June 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

'She Lacks the Judicial Temperament': Incumbent Judge Battles Challenger in Democratic Race for Texas' 388th District Court

In the Democratic runoff for El Paso's 388th District Court, challenger Marlene Gonzalez has made a campaign issue about an alleged lack of efficiency in incumbent Judge Laura Strathmann's court. But Strathmann counters that Gonzalez is running a dirty campaign.

By Angela Morris

8 minute read

June 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Sides With Exoneree in Fight for Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation

"The governor recoiled at the prosecutorial misconduct that deprived [Alfred Dewayne Brown] and his lawyers of the exculpatory evidence that would ultimately set him free," said an amicus letter by former Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

June 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Ruling Father A 'Fit Parent,' Texas Supreme Court Reverses Custody Win For Ex-Wife's Fiance

The family law bar was closely watching the case, In Re C.J.C., because it raised questions about how courts should weigh parental rights in custody disputes where non-parents seek custody.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

June 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Meet the Lawyers Campaigning for Judge of Texas' 383rd District Court: Democrats Lucila Flores and Lyda Ness Garcia

Seeking the Democratic party's nomination, candidates Lucila Flores and Lyda Ness Garcia are preparing for the runoff election in July.

By Angela Morris

10 minute read

June 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Meet the Candidates for Judge in the Run Off Election for Tyler's 114th District Court

In a race that pits criminal law experience against civil, Austin Reeve Jackson and Jarad Kent are competing in the Republican Primary runoff for Smith County's 114th District Court in Tyler.

By Angela Morris

9 minute read

June 25, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

IN PICTURES: 5 Years After Legalized Same-Sex Marriage, Family Law Shifts for Couples 'Not Immune to Divorce'

There are 1,138 legal protections that come with the institution of marriage. Five years ago, before same-sex marriage became legal nationwide,…

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

June 25, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Dallas Attorney Says He's Recruited Thousands of Lawyers to Help Joe Biden Become the Next US President

Dallas attorney Marc Stanley, always an avid Democratic political supporter, is recruiting lawyers to donate money and legal services to help elect presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden as U.S. president.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

June 25, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Houston-Area Lawyers' New Civil Case Filings Fell up to 78% in April, May

In Harris County, which includes Houston, the district courts saw a 27% decrease in civil case filings in April and a 28% decrease in May compared with the same months last year.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read