Justice Eva Guzman - Supreme Court of Texas

Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman became the first Latina to win election to a statewide office in Texas, securing a full six-year term on the state’s highest civil court. Guzman earned over 60% of the vote on Tuesday night, nearly 3 million votes – believed to be the most votes ever cast for a Hispanic in Texas history.

“What a privilege it has been to serve by appointment on the Supreme Court of Texas. And what an honor it is to answer the call of the people of Texas to continue my important work on our state’s highest civil court,” said Justice Guzman.

“I am very grateful to the citizens of Texas for the confidence they have shown in me and their commitment to a Supreme Court that respects the rule of law, protects the Constitution and dispenses justice fairly and without bias” said Guzman. “Tonight, we celebrate more than a victory at the polls. We celebrate a happy and historic moment for Texas.”

“When the citizens of the Texas elected me to the Texas Supreme Court, I became the first Latina in Texas history to win a statewide election. What a journey! Tonight, we celebrate the many Hispanic men and women who blazed the trails that made that journey possible. Even before the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Latinos and Latinas were playing important roles in shaping the Texas we all cherish today. I am honored to continue this rich tradition. And I am proud to stand with all Texans as we celebrate this exciting and historic moment,” Guzman concluded.

Justice Eva Guzman was recently honored by Hispanic Business Magazine in their feature "100 Influentials."  

Each year, Hispanic Business magazine lists their top 100 luminaries selected from the halls of power in Washington; the corporate world; information technology professionals; the health care sector; education; the media and other areas.

Please click on the image below to read the feature.

The Houston Bar Association released its 2010 Judicial Preference Poll results and Justice Eva Guzman, once again, received high marks. Of the over 2,000 ballots cast, Justice Guzman earned the votes of nearly 80%.

About the HBA Bar Poll:

During each election year, the HBA distributes a Judicial Candidate Qualification Questionnaire to members before the primary, then a Judicial Preference Poll before the general election. The results of these polls are distributed to the media and the public. In non-election years, the HBA conducts its Judicial Evaluation Poll, in which members are asked to evaluate all elected and appointed judges on a number of professional and ethical questions.