Lewis G. Owens, Jr. at a glance
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- Constitutional County Judge
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Lewis G. Owens, Jr.
Constitutional County Judge · Val Verde County Court
Biography
Professional career
- In summary: Judge Lewis G. Owens Jr. is a long‐time Val Verde County leader with a record of fiscal growth, infrastructure projects, and crisis management, currently seeking re‐election in 2026
- Owens is the incumbent Democratic Party candidate for re‐election as Val Verde County Judge in the March 3, 2026 elections
- Citizens can attend Commissioners Court meetings in person or via live stream, and contact the judge’s office for official matters
- he brings eight years as a county commissioner and seven years as County Judge, during which he has led the county through major challenges such as the COVID‐19 pandemic, immigration issues, and severe winter storms
Education
Additional information
- Owens’ office publishes meeting agendas, minutes, and public notices on the county’s website.
- He ran in the Democratic primary against Bruno J. Lozano, and the Republican primary featured Robert Beau Nettleton.
- He also has a business background, which he says guides his fiscally responsible, data‐driven approach to governance.
- Owens serves as a board member of the Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments and the Hill County MHDD.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In civil district and county court proceedings, the court may permit or require electronic participation after appropriate notice; compelled electronic participation for oral-testimony proceedings requires good cause or party agreement, and a jury trial requires party agreement.
Upon appropriate notice by a party or the court, a court may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means, except as otherwise provided in (2).Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Civil district and county trial courts may permit courtroom recording or broadcasting only under Supreme Court guidelines, with the required party and witness consent, or for ceremonial proceedings.
A trial court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing of proceedings in the courtroom only in the following circumstances:Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Val Verde County 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 Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Val Verde County 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 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 25, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗Val Verde County Court official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Val Verde County Court official directory ↗