Jay Marquez Steps In as Acting County Judge | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Jay Marquez is now stepping into the acting role as Midland County judge—four months ahead of schedule—after Terry Johnson was suspended over serious legal and ethical violations, including a viral social media post exposing an influencer’s mugshot and personal info. Johnson, who lost his re-election bid and faced multiple lawsuits, refused to resign until arrested on charges of official misconduct. Though still technically in office until December 31, Johnson’s removal sets the stage for Marquez to immediately focus on public utilities and rebuilding trust between county and city leaders…