JudgeLeonard Elmer Peters
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Leonard Elmer Peters

Judge · 492nd District Court

Colorado and Lavaca Counties · Columbus, TX

On the bench
< 1 yr
Courts
1

Judge Peters has sat on the 492nd District Court since Sep 1, 2026, appointed by the Governor as the first judge of the newly created court. The appointed term runs through Dec 31, 2028; the seat then goes to the voters.

Tenure1 bench · 2026 – present
Court
2027
492nd District CourtJudge · Appointed Sep 1, 2026Sep 1, 2026Sitting
ElectionsOfficial canvass

No election on record yet. The appointed term runs through Dec 31, 2028.

Appointments1 · Court Wire
AnnouncedCourtTerm
Aug 24, 2026492nd District CourtFirst judge of a newly created court · Governor’s announcementEffective Sep 1, 2026Term through Dec 31, 2028
The court’s docketCourt records

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