A Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Judge Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Glasscock County Judge Kim Halfmann for taking the time to visit with … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Glasscock County Judge Kim Halfmann
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Judicial Ethics In and Out of the Courtroom
You live among your constituents. You work among them, see them at the coffee shop, the grocery story, at school and at church. Unlike your federal and state officials who travel to their respective capitols to cast their votes, you govern right here at home. To most, the relationship afforded by grassroots government serves as a catalyst to connectivity, putting you … [Read more...] about Judicial Ethics In and Out of the Courtroom
Two Sides of the Coin
New Officials Immersed in the ‘Shall’ and the ‘Should’ By Julie Anderson Editor The second full week in January and the first full week in February found 200-plus newly elected County Judges and County Commissioners in full training mode. First, both Judges and Commissioners convened in Austin for the LBJ Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and … [Read more...] about Two Sides of the Coin
KEY CONCEPT: Education Requirements
KEY QUESTION: What are the education requirements for County Judges and County Commissioners? MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Judges: Texas Government Code Sections 56.006 and 74.025. The State of Texas delegated to the Court of Criminal Appeals the authority to establish the rules of judicial education. These rules are posted on the Texas Judicial Branch … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Education Requirements
For Such a Time as This: Serving Country Prepares Judge to Serve County
By Julie Anderson, Editor Truth be told, this was never in the plan. His childhood dreams did not include wings, propellers or fatigues. Rather, he had his sights set on the law…and then timing came into play. John Firth graduated from the University of Redlands in Redlands, Calif., in 1968; he was accepted to law school and scheduled to start in the fall. However, in … [Read more...] about For Such a Time as This: Serving Country Prepares Judge to Serve County