What does a county judge do? And why are they called "county judges"? Comal County Judge Sherman Krause explains, in the first of an occasional series exploring the roles of county officials.

Judge Krause also talks about the challenges of keeping pace with rapid population growth in one of the country's fastest-growing counties.

To learn more about the services Texas counties provide and the responsibilities of each county official, visit www.TexasCountiesDeliver.org.