Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 7, Place 2
This seat represents Precinct No. 7, 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:
Democratic
Melanie Miles is a board-certified family law attorney and member of the Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Board. She emphasizes legal aid, housing assistance, fair hearings and court transparency.
Sources: hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net · sos.state.tx.us