As the March 4, 2008 primary approaches, Texas newspapers are starting to weigh in on the Texas Supreme Court races.

This year, there are two contested primaries: the Democratic primary between Baltasar Cruz and Sam Houston (for Place 7) and the Democratic primary between Susan Criss and Linda Yañez (for Place 8).

• Houston Chronicle endorses Sam Houston and Linda Yañez

• Dallas Morning News endorses Sam Houston and Linda Yañez

• Fort Worth Star-Telegram endorses Sam Houston and Linda Yañez

• San Antonio Express-News endorses Sam Houston and Linda Yañez

• Austin American-Statesman endorses Sam Houston and Susan Criss

I plan to update this post if more newspapers release endorsements.