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Legal action set against Midland County Judge Johnson
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 26, 2026
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Key takeaway Hodges was sent to ABC Big 2, calling for Judge Johnson's resignation.
A Midland official has taken steps to address allegations against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson by retaining a Houston attorney. This move is in response to proceedings related to the allegations. Details of the allegations are not fully specified, but they involve claims that Judge Johnson violated state law.
An email from Midland ISD trustee Brandon W. Hodges was sent to ABC Big 2, calling for Judge Johnson's resignation. Further information on the allegations and the proceedings can be found through local news sources, including KMID/KPEJ.
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Category: local Published: July 26, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Midland official has taken steps to address allegations against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson by retaining a Houston attorney. This move is in response to proceedings related to the…
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