Morris Overstreet
Morris Overstreet | |
|---|---|
| Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – December 31, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Sturns |
| Succeeded by | Cheryl Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1950 Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 2024 (aged 73) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carla F. Ortique, MD |
| Residence(s) | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Angelo State University (B.A.) Texas Southern University School of Law (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Morris L. Overstreet (July 10, 1950 – March 3, 2024) was an American judge. He was the first African-American elected to a statewide office in the history of the State of Texas. He was twice elected to serve on the state's highest criminal appellate court, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, serving from 1991 through 1998. As a member of the court, he authored over 500 opinions.