Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett was sworn in to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today at the Texas Supreme Court in Austin. James Davis Blacklock, Willett’s replacement on the Supreme Court, was also sworn in.

Judge Don Willett delivers remarks after taking the oath of office for the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
“A strong judiciary is indeed essential to a strong state and to a strong United States,” Willett said in remarks after taking the oath of office. “My title today has changed from justice to judge, but my task has not—judging according to the rule of law, a sacred trust.”
U.S. Senator John Cornyn gave remarks to the guests in attendance, which included some members of the 5th Circuit, the Texas Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, and friends and family.

Justice James Davis Blacklock speaks after taking the oath of office for the Texas Supreme Court.