Wilbarger County Judge in Vernon, TX is a position of authority that holds both judicial and administrative powers, presiding over a five-member commissioners court with budgetary and administrative authority over county government operations. The county judge handles a wide range of matters, including hearings for licenses, mental health admissions, juvenile work permits, and temporary guardianships. They are also responsible for calling elections, posting notices, and performing marriages.
The county judge in Wilbarger County may also have judicial responsibilities for certain criminal, civil, and probate matters, with appellate jurisdiction over issues arising from the justice courts. Additionally, they serve as the head of civil defense and disaster relief, oversee county welfare, and prepare the county budget in collaboration with the county auditor or clerk.
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