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Laura Beth Fossett Becomes New Judge | Texas News
Laura Beth Fossett is set to become the new Judge of the 137th District Court, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to fill the vacancy left by Judge John J. McClendon III’s retirement—she’ll officially take the bench August 10, 2026, serving out the remainder of the term. After winning the Republican primary unopposed, she’ll begin her full elected term January 1, 2027. With 14 years as an Assistant District Attorney in Lubbock County, Fossett specialized in serious crimes involving children and violent offenders, even leading trials and working in a drug court team. She’s deeply committed to…
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