The county judge is both presiding officer of the commissioners court (Tex. Const. Art. V, Sec. 18) and judge of the county court (Tex. Const. Art. V, Sec. 15). As such, the judge is often thought of as the chief executive officer of the county.

The duties of the county judge vary depending on the population of the county. In most rural counties, the judge has broad judicial responsibilities and is often the principal source of information and assistance.

It is incumbent upon the judge, as presiding officer of the commissioners court, to carefully abide by statutes requiring that meetings of governmental bodies be open to the public.

Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher signed and submitted a Local Disaster Declaration following the severe weather and flash flooding that began on July 5, 2025. This action allows the county to formally initiate the process of requesting state and federal assistance as damage assessments continue.

Residents are encouraged to report damages to TDEM iSTAT.

Read Guadalupe County Disaster Declaration

Visit the Office of Emergency Managementfor more information on Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Surveys.