Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jonathan Richey as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court, which serves Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties. Richey's term will last until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.

Jonathan Richey is currently the Cherokee County District Attorney. He has previously worked as first assistant district attorney and assistant county attorney for Cherokee County. He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Texas District and County Attorney Association, Cherokee County Bar Association, and the Federalist Society. Richey also serves on the boards of The Crisis Center Of Anderson and Cherokee Counties, Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital Board, Cherokee County Child Fatality Review Board, and the Rusk Education Foundation.

Richey holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.