Improving Hays County’s criminal justice system and reducing spending across various platforms are two primary issues Ruben Becerra plans to initially tackle as he begins his term as County Judge.

Becerra, who claimed the Hays County Judge seat in November, presided over his first official commissioners’ court meeting Jan. 8 to a full courtroom.

“So far, I support what the court has done, and I want to continue to support any effort to foster and shore up additional environment...