Rich Phillips
@rbphillipsjr.bsky.social
Texas appellate lawyer with experience in state and federal appeals; life-long Rangers fan; band geek; husband; father of six: proud pops to one granddaughter
I was honored to argue before the new 15th Court of Appeals of Texas this afternoon. I’m proud to be one part of a great client team. And thanks to Texas A&M Law School for hosting the court’s arguments this afternoon.
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I was honored to argue before the new 15th Court of Appeals of Texas this afternoon. I’m proud to be one part of a great client team. And thanks to Texas A&M Law School for hosting the court’s arguments this afternoon.
Has it really been 28 years? The best things in my life trace back to the fact that she said yes. We’ve had great adventures together. I love laughing with her. I love playing games with her. I love her example of Christlike love and service. But mostly, I just love her.
August 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Has it really been 28 years? The best things in my life trace back to the fact that she said yes. We’ve had great adventures together. I love laughing with her. I love playing games with her. I love her example of Christlike love and service. But mostly, I just love her.
I went to Eastland yesterday to argue a case in the Eastland Court of Appeals. And no trip to the Eastland County Courthouse is complete without paying respects to Old Rip. #AppellatePlaces
June 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I went to Eastland yesterday to argue a case in the Eastland Court of Appeals. And no trip to the Eastland County Courthouse is complete without paying respects to Old Rip. #AppellatePlaces
Reminds me of the scene from A Man for All Seasons about the importance of the rule of law:
April 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Reminds me of the scene from A Man for All Seasons about the importance of the rule of law:
When “early spring” golf turns out to be “late winter” golf.
March 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
When “early spring” golf turns out to be “late winter” golf.
7. And today … it’s in Greensboro, North Carolina. Still moving the wrong direction. I’m hoping it will start heading west soon. Stay tuned for updates.
March 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
7. And today … it’s in Greensboro, North Carolina. Still moving the wrong direction. I’m hoping it will start heading west soon. Stay tuned for updates.
6. The next day, it departed Knoxville.
March 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
6. The next day, it departed Knoxville.
5. Two days later, it left Maryville. Hopefully heading my way? Nope. It went to Knoxville (wrong direction).
March 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
5. Two days later, it left Maryville. Hopefully heading my way? Nope. It went to Knoxville (wrong direction).
4. Surprise. Four days later, the package was in Maryville, Tennessee.
March 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
4. Surprise. Four days later, the package was in Maryville, Tennessee.
3. On March 6, the package departed the Dallas distribution center. I hoped it was headed for delivery to me.
March 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
3. On March 6, the package departed the Dallas distribution center. I hoped it was headed for delivery to me.
2. On March 5, the package arrived in Dallas and was handed off to the USPS. So far, so good.
March 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
2. On March 5, the package arrived in Dallas and was handed off to the USPS. So far, so good.
Newest Ranger fan and her proud grandpa. Can’t wait for her first game.
February 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Newest Ranger fan and her proud grandpa. Can’t wait for her first game.
Current view. Loving the grandpa life.
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Current view. Loving the grandpa life.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas to all!
December 25, 2024 at 7:25 PM
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas to all!
Picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline.
November 17, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline.
Sunday brisket.✅
November 17, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Sunday brisket.✅
Want to get involved on Election Day in Dallas County? I’ll be an election judge, and I need election clerks. If you live in Dallas County and are registered to vote, you can be a clerk. If interested, please reach out.
October 11, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Want to get involved on Election Day in Dallas County? I’ll be an election judge, and I need election clerks. If you live in Dallas County and are registered to vote, you can be a clerk. If interested, please reach out.
I am grateful today to remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion to ensure that we can enjoy the blessings of liberty.
May 27, 2024 at 8:26 PM
I am grateful today to remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion to ensure that we can enjoy the blessings of liberty.
Fall in the Ouachita National Forest.
November 29, 2023 at 4:06 PM
Fall in the Ouachita National Forest.
Happy Thanksgiving! Great weather for a Turkey Trot this morning.
November 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Great weather for a Turkey Trot this morning.
So, as I understand it, the interest must vest, if at all, no later than 21 years after the end of a life in being ...
October 4, 2023 at 1:11 AM
So, as I understand it, the interest must vest, if at all, no later than 21 years after the end of a life in being ...
The #Cougar faithful are out in force tonight for the first home game as a member of the #BigXII
September 30, 2023 at 2:42 AM
The #Cougar faithful are out in force tonight for the first home game as a member of the #BigXII
Prettily good backdrop for college football #BYU #Cougars
September 30, 2023 at 1:20 AM
Prettily good backdrop for college football #BYU #Cougars
Cool to see a game at Yankee Stadium, and I could actually cheer for the Yankees because a Blue Jays loss would have been good for the Rangers. Unfortunately, the Yankee bullpen gave up 5 runs in 2 innings, wasting a gem from Michael King (13 Ks and just 1 run over 7 innings).
September 21, 2023 at 2:24 AM
Cool to see a game at Yankee Stadium, and I could actually cheer for the Yankees because a Blue Jays loss would have been good for the Rangers. Unfortunately, the Yankee bullpen gave up 5 runs in 2 innings, wasting a gem from Michael King (13 Ks and just 1 run over 7 innings).