COLUMBUS — Leonard Peters, of Columbus, was sworn in to the newly created 492nd Judicial District Court on Sept. 2 as its first district judge.
The swearing-in ceremony was performed by the Honorable District Judge William D. Old III in the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus.
Peters, a Texas attorney based in Columbus and Columbus city municipal judge, was tapped by Texas Gov- ernor Greg Abbott to fill a seat on the newly created bench of the 492nd district that encompasses Colorado and Lavaca counties.
After Old administered the oath of office, he said of Peters, "I am glad to welcome him as a colleague and a friend.”
Peters will be official once he files the sworn affidavit with the proper
authorities. He is holding on to the affidavit just a few more days because he wants to preside over his last court session at the Columbus Municipal Court. His son, Michael Peters, will assume the duties of Columbus Municipal Judge when his father resigns. Michael has been the associate municipal judge and will ensure a smooth transition.
Peters' wife, Sheri, along with numerous friends and supporters, gathered to witness an historic event and to wish him the best as he begins his tenure as the first district judge of the 492nd Judicial District Court in Colorado County.
An in-depth look at Peters appeared on the front page of The Banner Press’ Sept. 2 edition.
In the Sept. 2 edition, The Banner Press incorrectly stated Peters attend high school in Columbus.
