County Leadership Vacancy
Summary
Midland County needed to fill leadership duties following the suspension of County Judge Terry Johnson. Commissioners appointed Jay Marquez to step in as Acting County Judge.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county is legally required to continue paying the suspended judge while also compensating the newly appointed acting judge.
Midland County residents and county operations benefit from having an active judge to lead the court.
Taxpayers face a temporary duplication of salary expenses for the county judge position.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Commissioners Court (Special) - Sep 2, 2026
Midland County needed to fill leadership duties following the suspension of County Judge Terry Johnson. Commissioners appointed Jay Marquez to step in as Acting County Judge.
Commissioner's Court — Special Commissioner's Court
The county needed to fill the role of Acting County Judge. This appointment carries a financial impact as the county must pay both the current judge and the new acting judge.
Jay Marquez appointed acting Midland County judge after suspension
Midland County Judge Jay Marquez shakes the hand of city of Midland mayor Lori Blong during his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Midland County Courthouse. B. Kay Richter/Midland Reporter-Telegram...
Midland County commissioners select Jay Marquez as acting judge
County Judge Jay Marquez speaks during his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Midland County Courthouse. B. Kay Richter/Midland Reporter-TelegramMidland County Commissioners voted Wednesday morning...
Midland County Commissioners Court names the county judge elect as interim
Midland County Commissioners Court names the county judge elect as interim
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