History
B.D. Tarlton
Chief Justice
Benjamin Dudley Tarlton (1892 to 1898) Benjamin Dudley Tarlton was born on October 18, 1849, in St. Mary’s Parish, Louisiana. He attained a B.A. degree from St. Charles College in 1868 and studied law at the University of Louisiana (now Tulane University), graduating in 1872. After practicing law in Louisiana for several years, Tarlton moved to Texas in 1875. In the 1880s,... Read more
Truman Holman Conner
Chief Justice
Truman H. Conner (1898 to 1933) Truman H. Conner was born on December 5, 1849, in Miami County, Indiana. He attended Marvin College before studying law under multiple judges and at the law department of Trinity University. After Conner had been practicing for several years, Governor Lawrence Ross appointed him as district judge for the 42nd Judicial District where he served until... Read more