Lubbock County, Texas

County Judge

General County Administration as provided by law, including:

• Director of Emergency Management
• Prepare County budget for approval by the County Commissioners
• Preside over Commissioners Court
• Conducts mental competency hearings and other mental health related duties prescribed by law
• Serve on Juvenile Board, SPAG Board, Bail Bond Board, and others  
• Responsibilities associated of holding elections
• Give notice of public hearings

For Probate and Guardianship questions please contact: Karen Sweat at 806-775-1679

 Addendum Certification & Guardianship Information

Ad Litems, pursuant to Chapter 37, Texas Government Code

 Guardian Ad litem List       https://www.texasbar.com/am/customsource/wrapper/members/onlinetools/ApprovedGuardianshipAttorneys.asp     

         *Note: If an Attorney is listed as 4hr Certified then the attorney is also an Approved Attorney ad Litem. 

 Attorney Ad Litem List

Mental Health

   For Mental Health Commitment questions please contact: Sharon Arthur at 806-775-1678

   For Criminal/ Incarcerated Mental Health Commitment questions please contact: Melissa Shropshire at      806-775-1357