Ord 39-2026 reappointing Judge Diane Dockery 08/18/2026 Ordinance No. 39-2026
Ordinance reappointing Judge Diane Dockery, Municipal Court Judge,
for a term of two years to begin on August 18, 2026
WHEREAS, Texas Government Code § 30.00006(a) — (d) provides:
(a) A municipal court of record is presided over by one or more municipal
judges.
(b) The governing body shall, by ordinance, appoint its municipal judges.
(c) A municipal judge must:
(1) be a resident of this state;
(2) be a citizen of the United States;
(3) be a licensed attorney in good standing; and
(4) have two or more years of experience in the practice of law in this
state.
(d) The governing body shall provide by ordinance for the term of office of its
municipal judges; the term must be for a definite term of two or four years;
and,
WHEREAS, Judge Dockery wishes to be reappointed for a term of two years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council hereby reappoints Judge Diane Dockery as Wichita Falls
Municipal Judge for a term of two years, beginning August 18, 2026.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of August, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
.61(4711-14r
City Clerk