Politics & Government

Judge Gravell Reappointed To Texas Judicial Council

Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht taps judge for post carrying a term that expires in February 2023.

WilCo Judge Bill Gravell
WilCo Judge Bill Gravell (Williamson County)

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell was reappointed by Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht to serve on the Texas Judicial Council, officials said Monday.

Gravell will serve through Feb. 1, 2023. He originally was appointed in September 2015 as a member of the Texas Judicial Council for a term of four years to expire on Feb. 1, 2019.

“It is the highest honor to be appointed to the Texas Judicial Council by Chief Justice Hecht," Gravell said in a prepared statement. "I am honored to be the only county judge to serve in this role.”

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Formation of the Texas Judicial Council dates to 1929, when it was created by the 41st Legislature to continuously study and report on the organization and practices of the Texas Judicial Branch. TJC is the policy-making body for the state judiciary, county officials further explained.

The TJC studies methods to simplify judicial procedures, expedite court business, and better administer justice. It examines the work accomplished by the courts and submits recommendations for improvement of the system to the Legislature, the governor and the state Supreme Court. To that end, the council receives and considers input from judges, public officials, members of the bar and residents.

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