By Pat Trevino | May 27, 2026
CUERO, Texas — In a landmark moment for local history, Brenda Lopez has been elected as the first woman to ever serve on the DeWitt County Commissioners Court, breaking a 175‑year precedent in county government.
Lopez won the race for County Commissioner, Precinct 2, securing a decisive victory that marks a significant shift in representation for the county. Her election places a woman on the Commissioners Court for the first time since DeWitt County was established in 1846.
For decades, DeWitt County has had women serve in other elected offices — including county clerk, district clerk, treasurer, and justice of the peace — but no woman had ever held a seat on the four‑member Commissioners Court, which oversees county roads, budgets, infrastructure, and administrative policy.
Local residents and community leaders have described Lopez’s win as both historic and long overdue. Supporters say her election reflects changing demographics, growing civic engagement, and a desire for broader representation in county leadership.
Lopez has emphasized community accessibility, infrastructure needs, and responsive local government as key priorities heading into her term. She is expected to take office on January 1, 2027, pending certification of the election results.
Her victory adds DeWitt County to the growing list of Texas counties where women have begun to break long‑standing barriers in traditionally male‑dominated local offices.