Commissioners Court picks Tatum for JP position

Michael Tatum
Michael Tatum

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday selected Lampasas High School law enforcement teacher Michael Tatum to replace Andrew Garcia Jr. as Precinct 1 justice of the peace.

Garcia, who has served in the capacity for 14 years, announced his retirement in early August, citing health reasons as well as a desire to spend more time with his family.

Prior to serving as a justice of the peace, Ga…