Often considered the county's chief executive officer, a County Judge has broad judicial and administrative powers, presiding officer of the county's policy - making body.

As Justice of the Peace for precinct one for 16 years, Judge Middents served in the county seat of government for Grayson County.  This provided him with first hand knowledge and insight of how our county government works.

The County Judge must be well informed in the laws.

Judge Middents took every opportunity available to him to be "well informed" by taking continuing judicial education offered by the state of Texas as well as other educational opportunities. Greg continues his educational journey and in 2009 he earned a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Denver.

While responsibilities vary from county to county, a County Judge must consider criminal, civil, probate, juvenile and mental competency matters.

Judge Middents presided over criminal and civil trials. He was the first Judge in our county to actively address the problem of students "skipping school." By making students and their parents accountable for their actions, this truancy program was successful and vastly improved students' lives by expecting them to earn and education.

At the county level, he was the Chief Jail Magistrate for the county jail. He read the Miranda rights to the accused, set their bonds, and made sure their legal rights were protected.

The County Judge is a voting member of the Commissioner's Court and works with the other four members of the court to approve county budget and and exercising administrative authority over county government operations.

Judge Middents is conservative in managing budgets, revenues and resources. He implemented certain procedures necessary to make the court more efficient and accessible to the public. He established a "night court" where citizens could take care of court business without jeopardizing their jobs.

The County Judge serves on the juvenile board of directors for the county.

Middents was instrumental and innovative in his leadership in addressing juvenile issues in Grayson County while serving as Justice of the Peace. He was recognized both locally and statewide for his actions in dealing who students who "skipped school." Former Texas Governors Ann Richards and George W. Bush, along with the Texas State Attorney General recognizing him for his outstanding efforts in dealing with the juvenile delinquency issues.

The County Judge performs a wide range of other administrative duties. One such duty is to serve as the county's Emergency Management Director.

While in office, Judge Middents had to deal with 1,000's of tragic accidents and deaths including two of the worst automobile accidents in the state of Texas and this nation. One accident killed 10 people, and the other was a bus accident that killed 17 people. He worked with local, state and national disaster response teams in dealing with these two tragic accidents.

He has worked effectively with law enforcement officers, emergency services, fire departments and hospitals. As a committed public servant, Judge Middents has been "Battle tested and is already prepared."