02/24/2026
Harold E. Hogan is a Brownwood native; he graduated from Brownwood High in 1984. He immediately went to work for Central Texas MHMR for 15 years and while working there he attended Tarleton State University. Always having an interest in law enforcement, Hogan would join Tarleton States Basic Police Academy.
The greatest joy of his life would soon enter the world, his daughter. Wanting to ensure he could provide for her, Hogan decided to pause his educational career and would drive trucks for a while, soon going into sales for Brownwood’s Dr. Pepper’s bottling company for 2 years. With his service and dedication, Hogan would go to work for the City of Brownwood for the next 7 years.
As a child of a preacher, Hogan grew up with a strong faith and love for Jesus Christ. As an adult, he would reconnect and become a licensed ordained minister, preaching sermons at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and soon as a guest pastor at A Breath of Praise Church.
Having a passion for engaging with people and sales, Hogan took a leap of faith after seven years with the city to work for Bostic Auto as a car salesman, he would go on to be one of the best auto salesmen for the company. In 2020, Hogan, after seven years of selling vehicles, would see another career shift, this time as the first African American elected Justice of the peace for Brown County.
He would use his education in law enforcement, people engagement and faith to serve the people. He's served on numerous boards of directors such as Greenleaf Cemetery, Chamber of Commerce, Brownwood Home Solutions, Accel, and Precinct Chair for the Republican party. Hogan is active today serving as a board member for the Salvation Army, J.R. Beadel Foundation Trustee, ROC (Revitalizing Our Community), and Hendricks Medical Hospital Advisory Board. All the while entering his second term as the Brown County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace. His favorite quote is "Let no man pull you down low enough to hate him."- Martin Luther King Jr.
