I hope he gets well soon. I did not know that they can appoint someone to fill their position temporarily.

How does this work?

I didn't know Peters did that so your post made me google it. Kyle Kacal is the interim judge.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/kyle-kacal-named-interim-brazos-county-judge-duane-peters-recovers/500-388dc0bc-54fe-4cee-837f-794b4fc3c072

Brazos County Judge Duane Peters temporarily steps down; Kyle Kacal appointed | kcentv.com

EBrazosAg said:

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Can temp appoint for up to 30 days. Then the court gets to choose …. Until an election. State Reps and Sen are similar to what I have been told. Of course KBTX missed the time limit detail ….

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WTAW reported Brazos county counsel stated it could be for the entire remaining term,or whenever Peters may make it back.

Has to appoint within 30 days of absence beginning, but appointment lasts until end of term or when Peters decides he can continue, whichever is first.

Texas Local Government Code
Sec. 87.043. Temporary Absence in Office of County Judge in Certain Counties.

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(b) If a temporary absence exists in the office of county judge, before the 30th day after the date the absence begins, the absent county judge may appoint a resident of the county to fill the office until the next term of that office or until the temporary absence ends, whichever event occurs first. If the absent county judge does not appoint a resident of the county within the 30-day period, the commissioners court shall appoint a resident of the county to fill the office until the next term of that office or until the temporary absence ends, whichever event occurs first.

Way better jobs by KBTX today. Apparently Peter's had to make appointment this weekend or it was the CC decision not Peters. I can see how Peters would want control of that situation- never met an elected official that didn't want control. I think Kacal will be a good choice.

'The right person to step in': Brazos County Commissioner talks new county judge appointment https://www.kbtx.com/2025/06/30/right-person-step-brazos-county-commissioner-talks-new-county-judge-appointment/