Most incoming and re-elected officials were sworn to their office before their term began at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1 but Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Andrew Cable presided over a ceremony before a standing-room-only crowd at the Jan. 4 session of the Hays County Commissioners Court. (From left) 428th District Judge Bill Henry, elected in November to a second full term, Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones, Pct. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenaut and County Judge Bert Cobb were among those who took part in taking their oaths.
