Governor Greg Abbott appointed Laura Pratt to the Seventh Court of Appeals, Place 2, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified, according to a March 13 announcement.
The appointment is significant as it fills an important judicial position in Texas. The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott exercises authority and delivers services statewide across Texas, according to the official website.
Pratt is a member attorney at Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC in Lubbock. Her previous experience includes serving as an attorney at Brady & Hamilton LLP and as an assistant city attorney for the City of Lubbock Attorney’s Office. She holds memberships in several professional organizations such as the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of New Mexico, Lubbock Area Bar Association, and Amarillo Area Bar Association. Additionally, she participates in community activities including volunteering with Frenship Independent School District parent teacher associations and with the Texas Tech University School of Law.
Pratt received her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas and earned her Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University School of Law. She is also involved with Turning Point Community Church and serves as a council member for the State Bar of Texas Litigation Council and trustee for the Texas Bar Foundation.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott has focused on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling, and southern border security according to the official website. Since his election in 2014 according to the official website, Abbott has led efforts that contributed to Texas leading the nation in jobs growth and record employment levels according to the official website.
The governor’s office maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building according to the official website. In recognition of his influence, Greg Abbott was listed among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to the official website.
