Eva Guzman

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Guzman formally announced on Monday, June 21, 2021 that she was running for the Republican nomination for attorney general. [12] Guzman's announcement meant that the current incumbent, Ken Paxton, who is embroiled in multiple civil and criminal controversies, acquired a second high-profile challenger from within his own party. [13] Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced his bid to take on Paxton earlier in the year, [14] a move under consideration since 2020 in light of the mounting ethics and public integrity issues surrounding Paxton. [15] Also in November 2021, U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert announced his candidacy, making it a four way primary again. [16]

Guzman subsequently came in 3rd in the Republican Primary, receiving 17.5% of the vote and failing to qualify for the subsequent runoff. [17]

Return to private practice

In 2021, Guzman joined Chamberlain Hrdlicka as a shareholder, serving in the commercial litigation and appellate practices in the Houston and San Antonio Offices. [18] Guzman then joined the Houston-based firm Wright, Close & Barger as a partner in 2022. [19]

Personal life

Guzman is married to retired Houston Police Sergeant Antonio Ray "Tony" Guzman (born 1958). [6] The couple have one adult daughter, Melanie Alexis, who is a graduate of Duke University School of Law and was licensed in Texas in 2019. A resident of Cypress in Harris County, Guzman is the first Hispanic woman to serve on the Texas high court for civil appeals. Another Hispanic, David Medina, was elected to the court in 2006 and served until 2012, the year he was defeated by John P. Devine in the Republican primary run-off for re-nomination to his supreme court seat.

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References

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  2. ↑ Goldenstein, Taylor (2021-06-07). "Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman resigns, fueling 2022 speculation". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  3. ↑ Svitek, Patrick (2021-06-14). "Eva Guzman, former Texas Supreme Court justice, joins GOP primary challenge against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  4. 1 2 "Highest state court to get first Latina", Laredo Morning Times , October 9, 2009, p. 6A
  5. ↑ "Experience - Justice Eva Guzman". Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  6. 1 2 3 "Perry Appoints Historic 1st: Hispanic Female to Supreme Court of Texas". Texasinsider.org. Retrieved December 22, 2009.
  7. ↑ "Republican primary election returns, March 2, 2010". Sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved March 3, 2010.[ permanent dead link ]
  8. ↑ "Republicans Rule: GOP Holds on to High Courts, Sweeps Harris County Judicial Races". Law.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
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  10. ↑ "Election Results". Texas Secretary of State. November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  11. ↑ Guzman, Eva. "Resignation Letter to Gov. Greg Abbott" (PDF). Images.law.com. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  12. ↑ Svitek, Patrick (2021-06-21). "Eva Guzman, former Texas Supreme Court justice, officially starts campaign for attorney general". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  13. ↑ "Ex-Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman running for AG". El Paso Inc. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  14. ↑ Svitek, Patrick (2021-04-08). "Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush "seriously considering" run for attorney general, lays out case against Ken Paxton". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
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Eva Guzman
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Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
In office
October 8, 2009 –June 11, 2021
Legal offices
Preceded by Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
2009–2021		Succeeded by
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