Leon G. Wambsganss at a glance
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Leon G. Wambsganss
Municipal Judge · Krum Municipal Court
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- He suffered a stroke in 2013 and passed away on March 30, 2020 in Grapevine, Texas, at age 76.
- He married Mary Rebecca “Becky” Schmidt in 1962 and, after Bible Baptist Seminary graduation in 1966, moved to Spain with the World Baptist Fellowship.
- In 1960, a church rally in Wichita, Kansas, inspired him to become a missionary.
- Born February 25, 1944 in Eureka, Kansas, Wambsganss grew up on a farm and initially aspired to be a farmer.
- Based at P.O. Box 217, Krum, TX 76249‐5552.
- Leon G. Wambsganss held the role of Associate Municipal Judge in Krum, Texas.
- After retiring from active missionary work, Wambsganss held the role of a municipal judge, helped establish Whispering Creek Ranch in Granbury, Texas, and was a trustee of the Bear Creek Cemetery Association.
- His legal work included areas such as wills and probate, and he was recognized for high professional standards.
- His judicial service was part of a broader career that included legal practice and community leadership.
- Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings list him with AV Preeminent®, the highest peer recognition for legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
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 Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Krum Municipal Court
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
Krum Municipal Court
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 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗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 ↗Krum Municipal Court official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Krum Municipal Court official directory ↗