Enoch Basnett has revealed that he plans to run for Navarro County Judge in the 2026 Republican Primary. He shared, “After careful consideration, I am proud to announce my candidacy for Navarro County Judge.”
Basnett, a Corsicana native and Eagle Scout, graduated from Corsicana High School in 2000. He studied Business Administration at Navarro College, earned a political science degree from the University of North Texas, and received his J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University (now Texas A&M University School of Law). He describes himself as a Conservative Republican, free-market Capitalist, and supporter of balanced government budgets.
He said, “I met my wife Ashley in law school. We have been married for 11 years and have two children, Jay and Emma, who attend C.I.S.D. schools. I have worked as an attorney for 14 years and am a felony prosecutor in Navarro County. Ashley is a former CPS prosecutor and now practices privately in Corsicana.”
The couple reside in the historic 1916 Max Almond home in the Carriage District. In 2020, Enoch and Ashley purchased the condemned house, originally built by a founder’s daughter of Navarro County and Corsicana. After nine months of family-driven renovations, they moved in during 2021.
“We believe in giving back to this community. We give our time and money to support our schools and church. We support the Corsicana Education Foundation. We are members of the Corsicana 100 Club and the Corsicana Police Officer’s Association. I am the Chair of the Corsicana Preservation Foundation and a board member for V.O.I.C.E., the G.W. Jackson Multicultural Society, and the Navarro Victim’s Center. I am involved in amateur radio in Navarro County and a trained National Weather Service Skywarn storm spotter. I recently installed a GMRS radio repeater here in Corsicana that is open to use by our local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Amateur Radio Operators, storm chasers, and REACT groups.”
With extensive experience in both civil and criminal law, as well as probate- Basnett is proficient in all areas of law that a County Judge needs to be well versed in on the first day on the job. Basnett has also served as the Planning & Zoning Manager for the City of Corsicana and has written over a dozen city ordinances. He stated, “I worked with the Main Street Director on a 9-month re-write of the Historic Downtown District Overlay & Design Guidelines to with the goal of protecting our historic downtown buildings while reducing red tape for the small business owners who are the heart of our downtown.”
An oil and gas landman in the Permian Basin, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Dakota, and California, Basnett believes he exhibits a strong background in land use and regulation. He stated, “I believe in the importance of evaluating and making plans to strengthen local infrastructure. Like all cities along the I-45 corridor, Corsicana is growing at a rapid pace. I will work with local leaders to find ways to ensure we have the infrastructure to handle a growing population, while working to protect landowners in the county from encroachments by outside development and commercial interests. I am known for my stance as a staunch supporter of private property rights.”
As a prosecutor, Basnett regularly deals with people suffering with mental health and homelessness.
“These are issues that we in Navarro County have not had to confront to a large degree in the past, but as Corsicana and Navarro County continue to grow, these are issues that we ignore at our own peril. I have been working for about a year to create a new organization dedicated to seeking ways to provide more mental health services and to help combat homelessness. I am also working behind the scenes with officials in Navarro County to help provide more resources for veterans struggling with addiction, PTSD, and depression. “
He continued, “As I have told many people over the last few weeks, win or lose, Corsicana is my hometown, and I will never stop working to make it a better place for everyone. I do hope that you will give me the opportunity to be your County Judge. To me, it is not just a job, it is a calling. “