What is a 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 "2023 Guide to Texas Laws for County Officials."

Please note: Some duties performed by officials may vary within individual counties.


* 101 West Main St. Mail Unit 9 Room 101 *
* Fredericksburg, TX 78624-3700 *
* Phone 830-997-7502 * Fax 830-992-2608 *

Office Hours:  Monday-Friday ~ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm ~ Office is Closed from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ~ Closed Holidays


County Judge

Daniel Jones