TX HCR138

The 89th Texas Legislature congratulates Nathan L. Hecht on his retirement as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas on December 31, 2024, after a 35-year tenure on the court

Justice Hecht was first elected to the court in 1988, became the longest-serving member in its history, and was appointed Chief Justice in 2013 before being twice reelected

He oversaw major court reforms including revision of administration and procedural rules, simplification of appellate rules, and early adoption of e-filing technology in Texas

Justice Hecht worked to improve access to justice for low-income Texans and successfully advocated for increased Legal Aid funding from the Legislature

He served as president of the National Conference of Chief Justices and was appointed to the federal Advisory Committee on Civil Rules by the U.S. Chief Justice