The County Judge is elected by the voters for a term of four years and the Duties of the County Judge include:   

• Conservator of the peace; 
• Probate Judge; 
• Juvenile Judge; 
• Chairman of Commissioners Court;
• Appoints Commissioner in event of death; 
• Chairman of Grievance Committee; 
• Budget Officer for County; 
• Signs Orders for Highway Acquisition; 
• Conducts mental hearings; 
• Conducts guardianship and removal of disabilities hearings; 
• Director of Civil Defense and Emergency Preparedness; 
• Advisory Member of Child Welfare; 
• Member of Grayson County Election Board; 
• Member of Grayson County Juvenile Board; 
• Member of Grayson County Bail Bond Board; 
• Orders all general and special elections; 
• Makes application and signs for Federal Grants; 
• Issues pauper cremations permits; 
• Engages in all manner of counseling; 
• Sits in for County Courts at Law Judges when they are away; 
• Performs marriage ceremonies; 
• And other duties as prescribed by law.