Legislative Services

The Texas Association of Counties has appointed Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham as county relations officer for West and Central Texas, effective March 16.

As a county relations officer, or CRO, Cunningham will serve as a liaison to county officials, connecting them with TAC resources and programs through site visits, consultations and ongoing outreach.

“Judge Cunningham’s background in county government and public service makes him an ideal fit for our county relations team,” TAC Executive Director Susan M. Redford said. “As a former county judge, he understands the daily realities county officials face and will offer valuable insight as a CRO.”

Cunningham was first elected Llano County judge in 2018. In September, he said he would not seek a third term and announced Jan. 27 that he would resign after the March primaries to join TAC.

A Llano native, Cunningham grew up in the community he later served, continuing a family legacy of public service. His father, Rudy Cunningham, was a Llano County justice of the peace for more than 20 years.

After high school, Cunningham enlisted in the U.S. Army. He later worked in law enforcement with the San Angelo Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety and served as a federal contractor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“Having served as a county judge and on the TAC Risk Management Pool Board of Directors, I’ve seen firsthand how much TAC does for counties across Texas,” Cunningham said. “I’m grateful for this opportunity and look forward to working with TAC and supporting county officials.”

Cunningham joins a team that includes former Van Zandt County Judge Rhita Koches, former Childress County Judge Jay Mayden and former Lavaca County Judge Tramer Woytek.

For more information about TAC’s county relations officer program, visit www.county.org.