NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 26, 2026Hillsborough
Texas State Commission suspends Midland County Judge Terry Johnson following criminal indictment
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has suspended Midland County Judge Terry Johnson with pay following his indictment on felony charges of misusing official information and abuse of office. The charges stem from a July social media post in which Johnson allegedly shared a 2015 affidavit containing the private Social Security number and birth date of a citizen.
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The suspension removes an elected official from his judicial duties while he faces criminal prosecution and a separate civil lawsuit seeking his permanent removal from office.
Key Facts
- Judge Terry Johnson is suspended from judicial duties with pay.
- Johnson faces multiple third-degree felony charges for fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and misuse of official information.
- Johnson faces one misdemeanor charge for abuse of official capacity.
- The charges relate to a July social media post where Johnson shared a 2015 affidavit containing a citizen's Social Security number and birth date.
- The Midland County District Attorney's Office filed a civil lawsuit to remove Johnson from office.
- Johnson admitted under oath on August 12 to posting the content.
- Johnson was arrested by Texas Rangers and released on a $7,500 bond.
Who's Mentioned
organizationState Commission on Judicial Conduct“State body that issued the suspension”personChristino Rodríguez“Citizen whose private information was allegedly shared by the judge”personTerry Johnson“Midland County Judge currently suspended from duties”organizationMidland County District Attorney's Office“Office pursuing civil removal of the judge”organizationTexas Rangers“Law enforcement agency that arrested the judge”