Hardin County hears presentations from three candidates for Justice of the Peace Precinct 6, then enters executive session

Hardin County commissioners on Feb. 25 heard five‑minute presentations from the top three applicants for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 vacancy and then moved into executive session to discuss personnel.

The presentations followed the early retirement notice from longtime Justice of the Peace Jacqueline Warner and a public solicitation for input that the court published on the county website and social media. The court invited the three applicants that received the most public support to speak: Amy Enloe, Robert "Bubba" Guidry II and Catherine Brown.

Amy Enloe, who said she was raised in Thicket and later moved to Batson, described nearly three decades of experience owning and operating a family business and participating in local organizations. She told commissioners she is committed to community service and said she would bring integrity to the role. "I will represent Precinct 6 with dignity and integrity as well as representing Hardin County as a whole that exact same way," Enloe said.

Robert Guidry, who identified himself as a lifelong Bassett resident known as Bubba, highlighted prior service on a school board, youth sports coaching and 17 years operating a private business. He said those experiences shaped his approach to public service and court administration. "I will bring a business minded approach to the office, ensure efficiency, fairness, responsiveness, and and needs and the needs of our community," Guidry told the court.

Catherine (Cathy) Brown, a 21‑year court clerk in Hardin County justice court, described detailed operational experience with court processes and case management systems. Brown said she has worked closely with sitting justices and clerks, completed more than 400 hours of continuing education, and is familiar with warrants, misdemeanor classifications and eviction procedures. "I will maintain an open door policy remaining approachable and accessible to my constituents," Brown said.

After the candidate presentations, the presiding officer announced the court would go into executive session to consider personnel matters. "At this time, announced that we will move into executive session, pursuant to Texas government code 5 5 1.0714 to discuss personnel matters," the presiding officer said, and directed that the county attorney and county clerk accompany the court into executive session.

The transcript and the public portions of the meeting do not record a public appointment or vote; the court moved from the candidates' presentations directly into closed session. No further public action on the appointment was announced at the Feb. 25 meeting.