Rockwall County Judge Frank New (center) with his wife Kerri and Sharon Henson, Republican Party County Chair ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) Earlier this week I officially filed for re-election to the office of Rockwall County Judge. As I look back over the 4 years since I first made the decision to seek this office, […]
Rockwall, TX (September 12, 2025) – Gene Burton College and Career Academy Law Practicum students Kenai Seda Rentas and Ysabella Buchanan visited the office of County Judge Frank New to learn about his job. The discussion focused on his administrative duties, including how the county judge manages resources, maintains public safety, and oversees emergency management. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2025) Former Texas State Senator Don Huffines served as Rockwall County Judge for a day on April 17. During his visit, Maintenance Director Barry Compton and County Judge Frank New took Mr. Huffines on a tour of the construction site for the future 503rd District Court, located on the third […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – County Judge Frank New is intensifying his efforts to reduce the county’s reliance on China. He has instructed all heads of county government departments to explore alternative products imported from outside China. In line with this initiative, a Rockwall County Purchasing and Procedures policy was approved by the Commissioners […]
Rockwall, TX (December 4, 2024) – Rockwall County Constable Precinct 4, Randy E. Parks, was recognized for his 25 years of dedicated service by County Judge Frank New. During his career, Randy has held several key positions, including Fire Investigator and Assistant Fire Marshal with the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office, Executive Assistant in the Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX-April 2, 2024 – Rockwall County Judge Frank New believes that the county is currently experiencing uncontrolled growth and development. He argues that this is the result of developers having too much control over the pace and scale of growth. According to Judge New, “The Texas Legislature has granted counties certain regulatory authority over […]
Rockwall, TX (May 4, 2022) It is plain to see that Frank New, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Heath, a Heath City Councilman, and a businessman is the right person to lead this county forward as Rockwall County Judge. As County Commissioner for Precinct 2 over the last 7 years, I have had […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 10, 2022) After careful consideration, McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Keith Short, and Mayor Pro Tem Lorna Kipphut, confidently endorse Frank New for Rockwall County Judge. Both having had the opportunity to work with Frank on city and county issues, Mayor Short and Mayor Pro Tem Kipphut believe Frank possesses the right combination of character, […]
HEATH/ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 7, 2022) Heath City Council members Brent Weaver, Donna Rolater, and Rich Krause are proud to announce their endorsement of Frank New for Rockwall County Judge. Having served side by side with Frank for the past several years, each of them feel they have had the opportunity to see for themselves exactly […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) Heath Mayor Pro Tem Frank New has stepped up to challenge the incumbent for the office of Rockwall County Judge. In announcing his candidacy, Frank draws on his experience from the last three years working behind the scenes at the county level as a member of the Emergency Management Board […]