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Gillespie County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

This seat represents Precinct 3, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Deciding small-claims cases
  • Handling evictions, in many states
  • Ruling on traffic and minor criminal citations, where state law allows

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Richard P. Priess presides over the Gillespie County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 court in Fredericksburg. He handles small claims, eviction and Class C misdemeanor cases and oversees the court's youth diversion plan.

Sources: gillespiecounty.gov2 · sos.state.tx.us