Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5, Place 2
Nueces County, Texas
My vote power: High
This seat represents Precinct No. 5, 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
Hermilo Pena Jr. has been Nueces County justice of the peace for Precinct 5, Place 2 since January 2023.
Democratic
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Jesse Rojas III's job, background, or goals.
Sources: sos.state.tx.us · nuecesco.com