Governor Greg Abbott announced on Mar. 31 the reappointment of Alfonso Charles as Presiding Judge of the Tenth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.
The appointment is part of ongoing efforts to ensure continuity and experienced leadership within Texas’s judicial system. The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott has focused on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling, and southern border security according to the official website.
Charles currently serves as Judge of the 124th Judicial District Court in Gregg County and has held the role of Presiding Judge since February 2018. He is board certified in both Criminal Law and Judicial Administration by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a member of the Judicial Administration Exam Commission. His professional affiliations include membership in several legal organizations such as the State Bar of Texas—where he chairs its Legislative Committee—the Texas Center for the Judiciary, and local bar associations. He also previously served on bodies like the Texas Judicial Council and Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
Outside his judicial duties, Charles participates actively in community service as president of See-Saw Children’s Place Board, board member at The University of Texas at Tyler Longview University Center Development Council, member of Longview-Greggton Rotary, and Sunday school teacher at First United Methodist Church in Longview. He holds degrees from Austin College and Baylor University School of Law.
The Office under Governor Abbott maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building according to its official website. Since his election in 2014, Greg Abbott has led statewide authority across Texas according to information provided by his office.
Abbott’s tenure has seen recognition such as being named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to their official website. Under his leadership, state government contributed to record employment levels and jobs growth across Texas.
