County Judge

Depending on the size of the county, the county judge has a wide range of judicial and administrative duties and is the presiding officer of the commissioners court.

What Does a County Judge Do in Texas?

• Presiding officer of the commissioners court
• Represents the county in many administrative functions
• Serves as budget officer in counties with fewer than 225,000 residents
• Most have broad judicial duties, such as presiding over misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters and appeals from the Justice of the Peace Court
• Serves as head of emergency management

For more complete information about the responsibilities of a county judge and other county officials see the "Guide to Texas Laws for County Officials."