Rahegyn Elaine Franke at a glance
- Current role
- Justice of the Peace
- Primary court
- Schleicher County Justice Court, Countywide
- Jurisdiction
- Texas · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Rahegyn Elaine Franke
Justice of the Peace · Schleicher County Justice Court, Countywide
Biography
Professional career
- The Schleicher County Justice of the Peace and, as of January 2026, also serves as the municipal judge for the City of Eldorado, Texas
- Municipal Judge, City of Eldorado — Sworn in January 12, 2026, to preside over municipal court cases involving city ordinances such as animal control, refuse clearance, and condemned buildings
- As Justice of the Peace, her division follows both county‐wide and Texas‐wide procedural rules, with two judge‐specific rules in place
- Master’s in Professional Accountancy and BBA in Accounting from Angelo State University; minor in criminal justice
Education
Additional information
- In January 2026, the Eldorado City Council formally appointed Franke as municipal judge, succeeding retired San Angelo judge Allen Gilbert
- For case filings, public notices, or marriage ceremonies, contact the Schleicher County Justice’s Office during business hours
- Community service: Volunteer with local wellness center, meal delivery to elderly, and youth sports coaching
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
Schleicher County Justice Court, Countywide
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
Schleicher County Justice Court, Countywide
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
Schleicher County Justice Court, Countywide
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 July 26, 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 ↗Schleicher County Justice Court, Countywide official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Schleicher County Justice Court, Countywide official directory ↗