Richard Evans running for County Judge
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Richard Evans was born and raised in Bandera County and graduated from Bandera High School in 1965. He continued his education at Southwest Texas State University and graduated with honors in 1969 with a degree in Business Administration. He and he wife, Theresa, have been married for 55 years and have three adult children and three grandsons.
Before becoming County Judge, he was an independent businessman and served his community as trustee of the Bandera ISD for twelve years, was a charter member of the Bandera County EMS, and served as a Boy Scout leader receiving the Scouting Award of Merit.
Since becoming judge, he has strived to improve the financial stability of the county and improve the quality of life for all the citizens he serves. Bandera County now maintains an adequate fund balance to assure financial soundness. Some significant accomplishments include: established a juvenile probation department and facility; implemented the unit road system; partial restoration of the courthouse; and construction of the jail-justice center, road and bridge facility, EMS facility, and animal control shelter.
Judge Evans was instrumental in establishing the five county Hill Country Regional Public Defender Office and serves on its oversight board.
As judge he has been actively involved in state and regional organizations to help secure funding and resources for our county. He serves on the Alamo Area Council of Governments Board of Directors, Area Judges Committee, is Chairman of the Committee of Six that oversees Workforce Solutions-Alamo, and is president of the Alamo Area Housing Finance Corporation.
He was appointed to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission by Governor Abbott and is currently serving his third term. He was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement award” by the Alamo Area Council of governments in 2018.
As county judge he presides over county court (civil and criminal), juvenile court, probate court, and Commissioners Court. He also serves as chair of the juvenile board, as well as being the emergency management coordinator and the county budget officer.
Judge Evans will continue to devote his full attention and energy to provide effective, fiscally responsible leadership for Bandera County and asks for your support and VOTE in March 2022 Republican Primary election.