Jackson County Judge Jill Sklar has been named a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC). The honor recognizes county judges who go beyond the state’s minimum education requirements and show dedication to judicial excellence.
Judge Sklar was among several county judges inducted as Fellows during the academy’s 2025 Fall Judicial Education Session, held Nov. 19-21 in Galveston. The event celebrates judges who are dedicated to continued learning and professional development.
The Texas Judicial Academy is a partnership of TAC and the Texas Tech University School of Law, overseen by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. County judges in the program learn from higher court judges, law professors, experts from the Texas College of Probate Judges and the National Judicial College, and other legal professionals. The initiative ensures that county judges from across Texas have access to high-quality training and resources.
The Texas Association of Counties unites, supports and provides services to Texas counties to help them deliver more effective services to their local communities.
