West Texas district judge Roy Ferguson—celebrated for his community involvement and constructive advice, though perhaps best known for assisting a bemused “cattorney” through a virtual hearing in 2021—will not be seeking reelection, he announced this week.

“I’ve always wanted to serve in the best possible way I could, to help as many people as I can,” Ferguson told Texas Lawyer. “That opportunity has expanded and grown as a result of the experiences I’ve had. It is my intention to continue to help as many people as I can, as broadly as I can. I don’t know where that’s going to take me just yet, but that is my goal.”