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Precinct 1 Judge Teri Nunley resigns
EFFECTIVE THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE The commissioners are looking for a person to fill the vacancy
The commissioners will consider the appointment of a person to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Precinct 1 Judge Nunley during the first week of June. Any qualified person interested in the position should contact Judge Lux’s assistant Sally Peters at (830) 2499343, Speters@co.kendall.tx.us or Precinct 1 Commissioner Christina Bergmann at (830) 331-8254 Christina.Bergmann@co.kendall. tx.us. The deadline for applications is May 20.
Texas Justice of the Peace Information What is a Justice of the Peace?
The justice of the peace presides over the justice court in cases involving misdemeanors, small civil disputes, landlord/ tenant disputes and more. They also conduct inquests and may perform marriage ceremonies.
Justice of the Peace Requirements
Justices of the peace are required to obtain 80 hours of continuing education during their first year in office and 20 hours annually thereafter. See the full continuing education requirements and more.Visit www.county.org/ Education-Training/CE-Requirements/Justice-of-the-Peace.
What Does a Justice of the Peace Do in Texas? County Justice of the Peace Qualifications A justice of the peace in Texas has the following duties: • Hears traffic and other Class C misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only • Hears civil cases with up to $20,000 in controversy • Hears landlord and tenant disputes • Hears truancy cases • Performs magistrate duties • Conducts inquests For more complete information about the responsibilities of a justice of the peace and other county officials, see the “2018 Guide to Texas Laws for County Officials” at www.county. org/TAC/media/TACMedia/About Texas Counties/Guide-toLaws-2018.pdf
A Justice of the Peace must meet the following qualifications at the time of appointment or election: • U.S. Citizen • Resident of Texas for at least 12 consecutive months • Resident of the precinct for at least six consecutive months • Registered to vote in the precinct • At least 18 years of age • Not have been finally convicted of a felony from which they have not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities •N ot have been determined by a court with probate jurisdiction to be totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote Candidates for this office generally must meet the above qualifications at the time of filing.
Please note: Some duties performed by officials may vary within individual counties.
For more information, see the Secretary of State Elections Division website www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/guide/2020/qualifications2020.shtml. Legal source: Government Code, Section 27.005
