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Judge Carol Cheney resigns from County Court at Law No.1; commissioners discuss interim coverage
Summary
Judge Carol Cheney tendered her resignation effective March 6, 2026; the court accepted the resignation and discussed options for interim coverage, including visiting judges and associate judge responsibilities.
County Court at Law No.1 Judge Carol Cheney submitted her resignation effective March 6, 2026, and the court voted to accept it. The County Judge thanked Cheney for her service and commissioners discussed how the court will handle duties until a replacement is sworn in. "She remains judge until a replacement is sworn in," a staff member said, explaining holdover status and possibilities for a visiting judge appointed by the administrative judge for the region.
Commissioners debated whether to appoint an interim to avoid paying an additional holder and expressed concern for continuity on family‑law matters. Court members noted that an associate judge can handle many judicial duties if parties do not object, and that a visiting judge appointed by the administrative judge could serve as needed. The motion to accept the resignation passed by voice vote.
