Biography

Connie Scott was sworn into office as the Nueces County Judge on January 1, 2023. As the main governing body of Nueces County, the Judge and County Commissioners play a critical role that is part administrative, part legislative, and part judicial. The Court’s many responsibilities include adopting a budget; setting tax rates; calling for bond elections; building and maintaining county infrastructure such as roads and bridges; and overseeing county courthouses, jails, libraries, and parks.

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Description of Office

  • 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.
  • Most have broad judicial duties, such as presiding over misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters and appeals from the Justice of the Peace Court.
  • Serves as head of emergency management.
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