County Judge

Caldwell County's chief elected official, presiding officer of Commissioners Court, and local judicial officer.

Commissioners Court meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at the Courthouse, 110 S. Main St., Lockhart.

Location2nd Floor Courtroom, 110 S. Main St., Lockhart, TX

Meeting Days2nd and 4th Thursday of each month

Time9:00 a.m. (unless otherwise posted)

Open to PublicYes — Texas Open Meetings Act applies

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Room 200, Caldwell County Courthouse at 9:00 a.m.

NameEzzy Chan

TitleExecutive Assistant to the County Judge

Office Phone(512) 398-1808

Fax(512) 398-1828

Emailezzy.chan@co.caldwell.tx.us

Address110 S. Main Street, Room 103
Lockhart, Texas 78644

Office HoursMonday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Ms. Chan is the primary point of contact for scheduling, mass gathering and filming permits, courthouse grounds use, and general inquiries to the County Judge's Office.

Wedding Ceremonies

Judge Haden performs wedding ceremonies in the 2nd floor courtroom or on the south side of the Courthouse.

• Fee: $100.00 (cash only)
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• By appointment only
• Must have valid Texas marriage license
• License valid after 72-hour waiting period
• License expires 90 days from issue date

Mass Gathering Permit

Events expected to draw large crowds to unincorporated Caldwell County require a Mass Gathering Permit from the County Judge's office.

• Download and complete the application packet
• Return to the County Judge's Office
• Submit well in advance of the event date

Courthouse Grounds Use

Use of the Caldwell County Courthouse Grounds for events requires prior approval through the County Judge's office.

• Event locations determined by County Judge's Office
• Lawn Protection Guidelines must be followed
• Contact office for application

Filming Permit

Film productions using the Caldwell County Courthouse or grounds must obtain a filming permit from the County Judge's office.

• Download and complete the Filming Application
• Detailed guidelines apply
• Submit before filming begins

Indigent Burial / Cremation

Caldwell County provides assistance with burial or cremation costs for qualifying indigent residents through the County Judge's Office.

• Application must be completed and returned to the office
• Subject to eligibility review
• Contact office for guidance

The County Judge is the chief elected official of Caldwell County and serves simultaneously as the presiding officer of the Commissioners Court and as the judge of the County Court. The position is elected countywide to a four-year term.

• Presides over Commissioners Court
• Votes on all county matters
• Administers the county budget process
• Signs contracts and legal documents
• Oversees emergency management declarations

• Presides over County Court proceedings
• Hears Class A and B misdemeanor cases
• Handles probate and guardianship matters
• Performs marriage ceremonies
• Issues emergency management proclamations