Scott Muckensturm enters race for Rockwall County judge

Scott Muckensturm announced on January 7, 2026 that he is running for Rockwall County judge, pitching a platform centered on accelerating road and water projects, managing responsible growth, and restoring trust in county government. A longtime Rockwall County resident and former Royse City ISD board president, Muckensturm told supporters his campaign will prioritize getting infrastructure projects completed and improving coordination on water and utilities at the county level.

Muckensturm’s campaign materials list a mix of public service roles and local board involvement, including leadership in Royse City ISD and his role as general manager at Blackland Water Supply Corporation. He frames that experience as preparation for overseeing delivery of county services and ensuring that infrastructure dollars are directed to projects that relieve congestion and serve the county’s growth corridors.

The county judge position plays a central role in setting county priorities and budgets, presiding over the commissioners court and helping coordinate intergovernmental responses on roads, utilities and emergency management. Muckensturm’s emphasis on accelerating road and water projects puts his agenda squarely on issues that most directly affect daily life in Rockwall County: commute times, utility reliability and the pace of residential and commercial development.

Improving county-level coordination on water and utilities is a recurring theme of the announcement. As growth continues in parts of the county, officials and residents have increasingly cited the need to align project timelines, permit processes and funding streams between the county, cities and water providers. Muckensturm’s campaign signals a push to make those alignments a central function of county leadership and to use available infrastructure funds with an eye toward traffic relief and service delivery.

The campaign also highlights support for county employees, indicating an intention to focus on the county workforce that administers permits, maintains roads and manages utilities. How candidates propose to translate those priorities into specific budget choices, staffing plans and project schedules will be a key issue for voters assessing capacity and credibility.

The entry of a candidate with local school district leadership and water-system management experience injects a practical governance debate into the countywide contest. Voters will now have an opportunity to compare proposals on infrastructure delivery, growth management and institutional trust as the campaign season unfolds.

The takeaway? Watch for concrete timelines and funding plans from all candidates, attend commissioners court meetings, and ask how promises on roads and water will be measured and enforced — that’s how you’ll tell whether a campaign pledge becomes a delivered project.