On the judicial front, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made a pivotal appointment, naming Lee Harris as the newest judge on the Tenth Court of Appeals, Place 2. Harris, whose tenure on the bench is set to last until the end of 2026, assumes his position with a wealth of experience in Texas law.
This move, officially announced by the Governor's office yesterday, places Harris in a strategic role on the court until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is to duly be elected and qualified. Lee Harris, with a resume detailing roles such as Judge of the 66th Judicial District Court in Hill County and a past as a partner in Moore & Harris, Attorneys, brings to the appellate court a notable background in both judgment and legal practice. According to the announcement by Governor Abbott's office, beyond the courtroom, Harris has actively contributed to his professional and local community.
Harris is not just a jurist; his activities span across an array of community and legal organizations. A member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Association of District Judges, and the Judicial Section of the SBOT, his legal bonafides are complemented by his roles as former president of the Hill County Bar Association and his participation in the County Court at Law Judges Association, as outlined by Governor Abbott's office.
Beyond the legal sphere, Harris has to significantly been involved in civic and social groups. His Masonic connections through the Hillsboro Masonic Lodge No. 166 and the Whitney Masonic Lodge No. 355 highlight his community ties. His engagement extends further to the international realm with Amigos Internacionales, Inc. and extends deep into his religious community as a deacon for Peoria Baptist Church. His academic credentials were firmed up with a Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University and followed by a Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School.
