This page highlights Texas county officials participating in the National Association of Counties (NACo), including those serving in leadership roles.
NACo President, 2025-2026
Hon. J.D. Clark
NACo President | Wise County Judge
Duties: The NACo (National Association of Counties) president serves as the chief elected official and primary spokesperson for the organization, representing counties at various events and to external parties. They preside over meetings, supervise the association's business, and appoint committees. The president also works to foster relationships with state associations, affiliates, and other partners.
Blog: Wise County Judge J.D. Clark sworn in as NACo president
NACo Board
Each year, the NACo president appoints 10 at-large members to the NACo Board of Directors. In addition to Judge Clark as NACo president, two other Texas county officials serve on the NACo Board.
NACo Committees, Caucuses and Councils
NACo is a member-driven organization made up of policy steering committees, standing committees, caucuses, ad hoc committees and councils. These bodies shape national policy priorities, guide internal initiatives and provide forums for peer exchange and leadership development. The NACo president appoints chairs and vice chairs. Below are Texas county officials holding leadership roles for 2025-26.
Chair
Hon. Jennifer L. Henderson
Schleicher County Treasurer
Description: All matters pertaining to the financial resources of counties, fiscal management, federal assistance, municipal borrowing, county revenues, federal budget, federal tax reform, elections and Native American issues.
- Hon. Renee Couch – Fiscal Policy and Pensions Subcommittee Vice Chair; Comal County Treasurer
- Hon. Dolores Ortega-Carter – Fiscal Policy and Pensions Subcommittee Vice Chair; Travis County Treasurer
Chair
Hon. Jennifer Tharp
Comal County Criminal District Attorney
Description: All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, crime prevention, juvenile justice, emergency management, fire prevention and civil disturbances.
- Hon. Theresa Daniel – Vice Chair; Dallas County Commissioner
- Hon. Adrian Garcia – Vice Chair; Harris County Commissioner
- Hon. Stephanie Davis – Juvenile Subcommittee Vice Chair; Comanche County Judge
- Hon. Angela Williams – Juvenile Subcommittee Vice Chair; Williamson County Justice of the Peace
Chair
Hon. Renee Couch
Comal County Treasurer
Description: The Membership Standing Committee advises and supports NACo’s membership recruitment and retention efforts while championing county engagement in NACo.
- Ms. Betsy Keller – Vice Chair; El Paso County Administrator
Co-Chair
Hon. Adrian Garcia
Harris County Commissioner
Description: The National Association of Counties (NACo) Large Urban County Caucus, or “LUCC,” is the premier forum for urban county leaders and is the voice for America’s metropolitan counties before Congress and the Administration.