Evelyn McLean at a glance
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Evelyn McLean
Justice of the Peace · Williamson County Justice Court, Precinct 3 Place 1
Biography
Professional career
- The Republican Party judge for Precinct 3 of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace in Texas, serving since 2019 and currently running for re‐election in 2026
- McLean has been Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 in Williamson County, Texas, since January 2019, with a term that runs through December 31, 2026
- Georgetown Police Department — Patrol Officer (1997), later Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain; also held the role of Field Operations Bureau Commander and Support Services Bureau Commander
- Taylor Police Department — Patrol Officer, promoted to Corporal (1994–1997)
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Applied Sciences (Criminal Justice) from Midwestern State University, magna cum laude
Education
Additional information
- Licensed real estate agent since 2002
- She advanced from the Republican primary in March 2026 and is on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 general election.
- She was re‐elected in the November 8, 2022 general election, defeating Renée Schalk.
- Retired from the Georgetown Police Department in 2018.
- She also participated in the International Police Exchange Program in Poland in 2013.
- Over 10 years as Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator for Georgetown
- FBI National Academy (Session 236)
- Featured in Genuinely Georgetown and Behind the Texas Badge
- Married for over 30 years, with one daughter, one son‐in‐law, and two grandsons
- Active in her church and community
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In justice-court civil proceedings, the judge may allow or require electronic participation after considering case, evidence, access, and party factors; written notice must include joining and evidence-submission instructions.
A judge may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means.Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship.
If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference.Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Williamson County Justice Court, Precinct 3 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Williamson County Justice Court, Precinct 3 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Williamson County Justice Court, Precinct 3 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗Williamson County Justice Court, Precinct 3 Place 1 official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Williamson County Justice Court, Precinct 3 Place 1 official directory ↗