Alice Echo News Journal The year 2021 in Jim Wells County and Duval County started with the swearing in of elected officials. On Friday, Jan. 1 2021, elected officials raised their right hand and swore to uphold the law and represent the county and its citizens. For Duval County, the elected officials who took their oath are: Commissioner Precinct 1 Pete Guerra, Constable Precinct 2 Tammy H. Trejo, County Tax Collector Roberto Elizondo, 229th District Attorney Gocha Ramirez, County Attorney Baldemar Gutierrez, Sheriff Romeo Ramirez, Commissioner Precinct 3 David Garza, Constable Precinct 1 Bruno Valdez, Constable Precinct 3 Raul Oliveira III and Constable Precinct 4 Arturo Martinez. "I am excited to begin my new journey as Constable for Duval County Precinct 2. I am looking forward to being back home and serving the citizens of Duval County and working again with my fellow colleagues. I hope to help law enforcement in making a difference in our communities. And for all of my constituents to know I am here for them all," Constable Trejo said. " I just want to thank God, my family, and all those who worked so hard for me and supported me. I am here because of you all. This past year has been a rough one on us and I know we are all looking forward to the new year. I wish you all a Happy New Year and May God bless you each!"