Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Judy Parker as Chief Justice of the Seventh Court of Appeals, with her term set to expire on December 31, 2026.
Parker, who is from Lubbock, currently serves as Place 2 Justice on the Seventh Court of Appeals. She is a founding member and judicial master of the Texas Tech University School of Law American Inn of Court and serves as a director for the Panhandle Family Law Association. Her professional memberships include the State Bar of Texas, Lubbock Area Bar Association, The Federalist Society, and Amarillo Area Bar Association. In addition to her legal work, Parker is a trustee for The CH Foundation, a sustaining member of the Junior League of Lubbock, and a member at First Baptist Church in Lubbock. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Government from Angelo State University and earned her Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott forms part of the executive branch for the state government and exercises authority across Texas. According to its official website, this office focuses on economic development, education enhancement, job creation, border security efforts such as Operation Lone Star, and community initiatives. It also maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building.
Governor Abbott has led this office since his election in 2014. Under his leadership, Texas has experienced job growth and record employment levels. The governor was named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024.
