Texas Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Hecht's Statement on Justice Scalia's Death

6/23/2026 9:33 PM

Summary

The Supreme Court of Texas joins the country in mourning the loss of Antonin Scalia, Senior Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

He was a great friend of this Court and an inspiration to its Justices. His always eloquent and powerful words will long echo in the halls of justice. Nino was a brilliant, charming, godly, and good man. We extend our sincere condolences to Maureen and his family.