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Commissioners consider Justice of the Peace resignation and discuss county-judge appointment process
Summary
Freestone County Commissioners addressed the resignation of Theresa Farris, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, and discussed procedures for filling a county judge vacancy, including remarks from a commissioner who said they had submitted a resignation to be considered for the judgeship.
Freestone County Commissioners addressed the resignation of Theresa Farris, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, and discussed procedures for filling a county judge vacancy, including remarks from a commissioner who said they had submitted a resignation to be considered for the judgeship.
During the meeting a participant announced item 9, stating: "Now number number 9, which is accepted. Justice of the peace precinct 1, Theresa Farris resignation, effective 10/15/2025 at 5PM." Another participant (Speaker 2) said, "I make both to accept her resignation." The transcript excerpt does not show a recorded second or vote tally for that motion.
Later in the meeting the commissioners turned to agenda item 11, appointment of a county judge. One meeting participant (Speaker 3) said they "turned in my letter of resignation and stated publicly, that it was to be able, by statute to be considered for the judge's vacancy," and asked commissioners to consider their experience, noting "I've been here in 5 years as far as different budgets" and that experience "will be beneficial for the judge's position." Speaker 3 described operational steps they expect would be needed if appointed, including filing bonds: "I will have to get, 2 bonds."
Other participants discussed practical matters for making an appointment. One speaker asked whether a district judge would be available to swear in a new county judge and noted scheduling of district courts that morning; another participant confirmed that required bonds needed to be in place before taking the oath, as reflected in the exchange: "So you gotta get that before you get sued? That's correct." The transcript does not record a formal appointment vote or an official selection in the provided excerpt.
The meeting record shows commissioners discussed both the procedural and practical requirements for filling a judicial vacancy, including a named resignation date and a prospective candidate's declaration of interest; no formal appointment action appears in the excerpt provided.
