Governor Abbott appoints Anna Hord as judge in Cochran and Hockley counties

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anna Hord as Judge of the 286th Judicial District Court, serving Cochran and Hockley Counties. Her term will last until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.

Anna Hord currently serves as the Hockley County Attorney. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas. In addition to her legal work, she acts as secretary for the Salvation Army- Levelland Service Unit and volunteers with several local organizations, including the Sundown Athletic Booster Club, the Sundown District Wide Planning Committee, and First Baptist Church Levelland.

Hord’s educational background includes an Associate of Arts from South Plains College, a Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas Tech University, and a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law.



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