SEARS, ROSS A. (1931~) was elected to the 14th Court of Appeals in 1982 and took office January 1, 1983. He was re-elected in 1988 to serve another six-year term. After serving as Justice for twelve years, Sears retired on December 31, 1994 and took senior status. He now sits as a visiting judge on state district courts and courts of appeal. BIBLIOGRAPHY: State of Texas documents