Fran Watson with Burt Levine and wife, Sandra
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Fran Watson Makes History as First Black Probate Judge in Harris County
In a historic move, the Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously appointed Fran Watson as the first black judge to serve in Harris County Probate Court 5. This rare bipartisan decision, made on Tuesday, June 4, marks a significant milestone not only in Watson's career but also in the broader movement towards diversity and inclusion in the judiciary.
