Phil Johnson | |
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Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas | |
In office March 15, 2005 –December 31, 2018 | |
Appointed by | Rick Perry |
Preceded by | Michael H. Schneider |
Succeeded by | J. Brett Busby |
Chief Justice of the 7th Court of Appeals of Texas | |
In office 2002 –March 15,2005 | |
Associate Justice of the 7th Court of Appeals of Texas | |
In office 1999–2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Philip Wayne Johnson October 24,1944 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Carla Jean Johnson |
Children | 5 |
Residence | Lubbock,Texas |
Alma mater | Texas Tech University School of Law |
Occupation | Attorney;Judge |
Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Air Medal |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1965-1972 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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