AUSTIN CO. PRECINCT 2 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE RESIGNS
Austin County’s Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace has submitted his resignation.
At their meeting on Monday, Austin County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Wilfred Krause, effective April 2nd.
Krause has served as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace since being appointed in 2009. His term expires at the end of 2026.
According to the Bellville Times, County Judge Tim Lapham said on Monday that Krause “regretfully” turned in his letter of resignation. He said Krause has enjoyed serving the community but “knows this is what needed to be done.” He and the rest of the commissioners court thanked Krause for his service to the county.
KWHI reached out to Krause and Lapham for comments, but did not receive a response.
The court’s next meeting will be on April 8th, at which time an executive session may be held to review any applications submitted for the position. Lapham said anyone who is interested can give their information to him.
Further action on filling the vacancy may come following an executive session at a meeting on April 22nd.