San Patricio County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5
San Patricio County, Texas
My vote power: High
This seat represents Precinct 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
Elvira B. Chavez is the Republican candidate for San Patricio County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 in the 2026 election.
Democratic · Incumbent
Nere Villarreal is the justice of the peace for San Patricio County Precinct 5 in Mathis. His court handles small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and Class C misdemeanor cases.
Sources: sanpatriciocountytx.gov2