Justice Jeff Boyd

Texas Supreme Court Justice, Place 7 (Ret.) 2012-2025

[Justice Jeff Boyd @JeffBoydTX]

“There is a season for every activity under the heavens.”

[Justice Jeff Boyd @JeffBoydTX]

The (third) Webb County courthouse was built in 1909. James Webb was a lawyer, fed judge, state judge, sect of state, senator, & attorney general. The county seat Laredo is one of the oldest official crossing points from Texas to Mexico and the U.S. largest inland point of entry.

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Dimmit County courthouse (1884) in Carrizo Springs. Philip Dimmitt (spelling error has never been fixed) survived Goliad, would have been trapped in the Alamo had Travis not sent him out on a scouting mission, and showed up one day late for the battle of San Jacinto.

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Zavala County’s “modern” court house (1970). Lorenzo de Zavala was the first VP of the Republic of Texas. Crystal City, the county seat, boasts its Winter Garden region and is the (disputed) “Spinach Capital of the World.”

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Maverick County courthouse (1885) in Eagle Pass. Replaced in use by a new building in 1979 but restored in 2005. Samuel Maverick signed the TX Decl of Independence. He also refused to brand his cattle, which is why unbranded animals are referred to as “mavericks.”

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Val Verde County was named for a Civil War battle in New Mexico. Its original limestone courthouse in Del Rio (1887) is still used today. I lived here in 1969 and still remember being on the Amistad Dam for the completion ceremony with President Nixon and President Ordaz.

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Kinney County, home to Ft Clark & the famous Buffalo Soldiers, named after settler Henry Kinney. County seat Brackettville was named for Oscar Brackett, who ran the dry-goods store that became the town. Its third court house, uniquely red and orange (yellow?), was built in 1910.

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Uvalde County was named (although misspelled) after Juan de Ugalde, Spanish Governor of Coahuila. County seat Encina was renamed Uvalde. Home of FDR’s VP “Cactus Jack” Garner (and the beautiful Garner State Park), the county’s third and current court house was built in 1927.

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@buitengebieden Bailiff and I appreciate you in 🇺🇸

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@granitewinger @laurencarney Grace and peace to you, friend.

[Justice Jeff Boyd @JeffBoydTX]

Thank you, Andrea, and great to meet you. Appreciate what you’re doing where “hearts” and “minds” meet the law.

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Always enjoy having the BCA group, and really love how that picture turned out!

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Must be spring break, and she’s still got it.

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With the help of Thatcher, Sophia, & Charlie, Justice ⁦@JeffBoydTX explains separation of powers to Girl Scout Troop 46118. Sophia is the legislative branch - maker of laws; Thatcher, executive - enforcer of laws; and little Charlie, the judicial branch - interpreter of laws.

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LEAP is a great program and every year the students never fail to impress me with their interest and professionalism.

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LEAP Students are very grateful to Justice Jeff Boyd for a wonderful tour of the Texas Supreme Court! Many thanks to Justice Boyd and Amy Starnes. https://t.co/OLKoiydnXt

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This is what you call a GREAT opportunity. Spread the word. #scotx #txlege

[Blake Hawthorne @blakeahawthorne]

Deputy Clerk Maya Rigley is off to @BaylorLawSchool soon! We’re looking for another outstanding person to join us @SupremeCourt_TX: https://t.co/buGCOOqJLS

Our deputies go on to great things. Like Michael Cruz, Clerk of @4thCOA_TX. Emma Culotta, 2022 Class President @UTexasLaw

[Justice Jeff Boyd @JeffBoydTX]

Seems like a sensible idea.

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I don’t normally eat a chocolate, M&M-exploding golf ball cake for lunch, but today I made an exception. Many thanks to my fantastic staff attorney & lawyers!

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@blakeahawthorne & I have been impressed w/ Emma Culotta since the 1st day she showed up to work as a deputy clerk @SupremeCourt_TX 6 years ago. What an honor for us to be with her today as she became a Texas lawyer. Welcome, Emma, to the @statebaroftexas & @TexYoungLawyers!

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Every new lawyer has endured a journey others can’t fully appreciate, but it’s always special when I get to join that moment with someone I’ve known since before they could even crawl. Congrats Travis Malesky, and welcome to the @statebaroftexas & the @TexYoungLawyers