Elected County Officials of Walker County Texas as of November 8, 2016 (Created April 24, 2017) Office Name Party Entered Office Term Ends County Judge Danny Pierce Republican 01-01-2003 12-31-2018 Commissioner Precinct 1 Danny Kuykendall Republican 01-01-2017 12-31-2020 Commissioner Precinct 2 Ronnie White Republican 01-01-2011 12-31-2018 Commissioner Precinct 3 Bill Daugette Republican 01-01-2017 12-31-2020 Commissioner Precinct 4 Jimmy Henry Republican 01-01-2015 12-31-2018 County Clerk Kari French Republican 01-01-2011 12-31-2018 County Court at Law Judge Tracy Sorensen Republican 01-01-2015 12-31-2018 Criminal District Attorney David P Weeks Republican 01-01-1991 12-31-2018 12th Judicial District Donald L. Kraemer Republican 01-01-2009 12-31-2020 278th Judicial District Hal R. Ridley Republican 01-01-2015 12-31-2018 District Clerk Robyn M. Flowers Republican 01-01-2003 12-31-2018 County Treasurer Amy Klawinsky Republican 01-01-2015 12-31-2018 Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Janie H. Farris Republican 01-01-1999 12-31-2018 Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Mike Countz Republican * Sept 2011 12-31-2018 Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Mark W. Holt Republican 01-01-2011 12-31-2018 Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Stephen Cole Republican 01-01-2015 12-31-2018 Constable Precinct 1 John Hooks Republican 01-01-2001 12-31-2020 Constable Precinct 2 Shane Loosier Republican 01-01-2017 12-31-2020 Constable Precinct 3 Steve Hill Republican *Jan 2007 12-31-2020 Constable Precinct 4 Gene Bartee Republican 01-01-2005 12-31-2020 Tax Assessor-Collector Diana McRae Republican 01-01-2009 12-31-2020 Sherriff Clint McRae Republican 01-01-2005 12-31-2020 *Sept 2011 completed unexpired term Richard Duncan *Jan 2007 completed unexpired term J.T. McBride County Judge Judge Danny Pierce 1100 University Ave., Room 204 (936) 436-4910 (936) 436-4914 Presiding officer of the Commissioners Court. Represents the county in many administrative functions. Serves as budget officer in counties with fewer than 225,000 residents. Serves as head of emergency management.
County Commissioners The Commissioners Court conducts the general business of the county and consists of the County Judge and four Commissioners. The Court adopts the county s budget and tax rate, approves all budgeted purchases of the county, fills vacancies in elective and appointive offices, sets all salaries and benefits, has exclusive authority to authorize contracts and provides and maintains all county buildings and facilities. County Commissioner Precinct 1 Danny Kuykendall 350 A SH 75 N Phone: (936) 295-3641 Fax: (936) 435-8759 County Commissioner Precinct 2 Ronnie White 123 Booker Rd Phone: (936) 295-6963 Fax: (936) 294-0761 County Commissioner Precinct 3 Bill Daugette 2986 A SH 19 Phone: (936) 295-7984 Fax: (936) 730-1528 County Commissioner Precinct 4 Jimmy Henry 9368 SH 75 S New Waverly, TX 77358 Phone: (936) 435-8055
County Clerk Kari French 1100 University Avenue, Ste 201 Huntsville, Texas 77340 Phone: 936-436-4922 Clerk and custodian of records for the Commissioners Court. Acts as a recorder and custodian of important public records, including all bonds, deeds, birth and death certificates, assumed names and livestock brands, ensuring that records are maintained in a secure, archival manner. Issues marriage licenses. County Court at Law Judge Judge Tracy Sorensen 1100 University Ave Phone: (936) 436-4919 Fax: (936) 436-4920 Criminal misdemeanor Class A and B cases. Civil and domestic cases. Cases appealed from justice of the peace and municipal courts. Contested probate matters Juvenile cases, Class B and above Criminal District Attorney David P. Weeks 1036 11th St Phone: (936) 435-2441 Fax: (936) 435-2449 Represents the state in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases. Presents cases to the grand jury. Represents victims of violence in protective orders and represents the state in removing children from abusive households. Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases. Brings civil enforcement actions on behalf of the state or county.
12th Judicial District Judge Donald L. Kraemer 1100 University Ave Fax: (936) 435-8025 Phone: (936) 436-4915 Presides over civil and felony criminal matters in Walker, Grimes and Madison Counties. 278th Judicial District Judge Hal R. Ridley 1100 University Ave Suite 202 Phone: (936) 436-4916 Fax: (936) 436-4917 Presides over civil and felony criminal matters in Walker, Leon and Madison Counties. District Clerk Robyn M. Flowers 1100 University Ave Room 209 Phone: (936) 436-4972 Fax: (936) 436-4973 Serves as clerk and custodian of all records for the District Courts. Indexes and secures all court records, collects filing fees, and handles funds held in litigation and money awarded to minors. Coordinates the jury panel selection process. Manages court registry funds.
County Treasurer Amy Klawinsky Phone: (936) 436-4933 Fax: (936) 436-0888 Receives and deposits all county revenues. Acts as chief liaison between the county and depository banks. Prepares the payroll. Disburses funds upon the order of the Commissioners Court. Records receipts and expenditures and reconciles bank statements.
Justice of the Peace Hears traffic and other Class C misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only. Hears civil cases with up to $10,000 in controversy. Hears landlord and tenant disputes. Hears truancy cases. Performs magistrate duties. Conducts inquests. Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Judge Janie H. Farris 717 FM 2821 W Phone: (936) 436-4966 Fax: (936) 436-4965 Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Judge Mike Countz 102 Tam Rd Phone: (936) 436-4977 Fax: (936) 436-4980 Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Judge Mark W. Holt 2986 A SH 19 S Phone: (936) 436-4988 Fax: (936) 436-4987 Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Judge Stephen Cole 9360 Hwy 75 S New Waverly, TX 77358 Fax: (936) 435-8049 Phone: (936) 435-8750
Constables Serves as a licensed peace officer and performs various law enforcement functions, including issuing traffic citations. Serves warrants and civil papers such as subpoenas and temporary restraining orders. Serves as bailiff for Justice of the Peace Court. Constable Precinct 1 John Hooks Room 201 Phone: (936) 435-2489 Fax: (936) 435-2491 Constable Precinct 2 Shane Loosier Room 201 Phone: (936) 435-2489 Fax: (936) 435-2491 Constable Precinct 3 Steve Hill Room 201 Phone: (936) 435-2489 Fax: (936) 435-2491 Constable Precinct 4 Gene Bartee Room 201 Phone: (936) 435-2489 Fax: (936) 435-2491
Tax Assessor-Collector Diana McRae Phone: (936) 436-4950 Fax: (936) 436-4951 Processes motor vehicle title transfers. Issues motor vehicle registration and licenses (no boat titles or registrations). Registers voters and maintains voter rolls Holds Federal, State and County elections and contracts with the cities of Huntsville, Riverside and New Waverly along with schools and hospital district for their respective elections. Conducts election worker training. Collects sales taxes for motor vehicles purchased in Walker County Issues disabled parking permits (placards) Issues beer and liquor permits as required by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Note: In 2001 Walker County Commissioner's Court contracted with the Walker County Appraisal District to handle the County's property tax related function including collecting 100% of the county's ad valorem taxes therefore consolidating all collections for all taxing entities into one location. Sheriff Clint McRae Walker County Sheriff s Department 717 FM 2821 W Phone: (936) 435-2400 Fax: (936) 435-2440 Serves as a licensed peace officer and is responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of the state. Manages and operates the county jail. Provides security for the courts. Serves warrants and civil papers. Regulates bail bondsmen in counties with no bail bond board.