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Associate judge position to relieve magistrate backlog
Waller County
Summary
The county created an associate judge position to handle magistrations, warrants, and juvenile hearings, freeing up JPs and the county judge who've been spending hours daily on these duties. The position is filled and should be on the bench after training in early February.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The position is funded at $150,000 annually in the county budget.
✅Who benefits
Residents get faster magistration and warrant processing, and local judges get their days back.
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