As the Anderson County Treasurer, Mrs. Peterson serves as the chief custodian of the county finances and certified by the State of Texas.

 

Mrs. Peterson is married and has two children.  She began working for Anderson County in 1983 where she has served in the County Attorney's office, been administrator in the County Court at Law, and is serving her second term as Anderson County Treasurer.

 

Mrs. Peterson's responsibilities include receiving and disbursing all funds belonging to the county, making proper record, issuing receipts and depositing funds in the proper accounts in the bank depository.  Additional duties include original reconciliation and safekeeping of county bank accounts, custodian of bail bond collateral, secretary of the Anderson County Bail Bond Board, share duties of payroll with the auditor's office, and serves as agent for state reports and payment on certain accounts.   In addition, Mrs. Peterson serves as one of the counties investment officers investing county funds.

 

Phone Number :  (903) 723-7408

Sharon Elaine Peterson

Elected County Treasurer

 November 2, 1994

 

 

Administrative Assistant

Becky Baumgartner

Mission Statement

 

"To provide dedicated, efficient service to the public, at the most economical cost."