Judge Cobos was elected to represent District 8 of the El Paso City Council in 2001 and re-elected to a second two year term in 2003, Judge Cobos was chosen by his colleagues on City Council to serve as Mayor Pro-Tempore.
Judge Cobos was elected to represent District 8 of the El Paso City Council in 2001 and re-elected to a second two year term in 2003, Judge Cobos was chosen by his colleagues on City Council. This was to serve as Mayor Pro-Tempore.