2026 Texas General Election

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Irvin Lynn Barrett

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As a pastor with over 34 years of experience, Barrett also works as a Hospice Chaplain and a licensed insurance agent, bringing over 20 years of community service experience.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Irvin Lynn Barrett on Issue judicial-administration:  
Aims to implement a court system that saves taxpayer dollars and accommodates public schedules for greater efficiency.

Supports the continual incorporation of virtual court hearings to enhance efficiency, save tax dollars, and maintain court operations during potential outbreaks.

Judicial Administration

As of July 22, 2026, Irvin Lynn Barrett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Wants to implement a program that requires community service, additional tutoring for underperforming students, and monthly check-ins with their support team.

Community Involvement

Mike is from Richmond, Virginia. He attended Amarillo High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Midwestern State University. He also has a master’s degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Columbia Southern University, a master’s degree in leadership from Grand Canyon University, and a PhD in psychology. He lives with his wife, Kim Missildine, and their three sons in Plano. He attends St. Stephen United Methodist Church.

Mike Missildine is originally from Richmond, Virginia. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Midwestern State University, a master’s degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Columbia Southern University, a master’s degree in leadership and a doctorate in psychology from Grand Canyon University. He lives with his wife, Kim, in Plano and has three children. He attends St. Stephen United Methodist Church.

Mike previously worked as a law enforcement officer for the Potter County Sheriff's Office, West Texas A&M University Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol, Tarrant County College Police Department, Dallas County Constable, and Collin County Constable.

Mike Missildine is currently a judge for Precinct 3 Place 2 of the Collin County Justice of the Peace in Texas. He assumed office in 2018.

Mike Missildine - Ballotpedia

Mike currently serves as Justice of the Peace for Collin County, Justice Precinct 3. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

Has extensive knowledge in civil and criminal law, with experience working closely with Justice, County, and District Courts.

Experienced in deciding landlord and tenant disputes, and "is well-versed in Chapters 24, 92 and 96 of the Texas Property Code, as well as the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V, Rules of Practice in Justice Courts."

Has experience in truancy court, and "will continue to work with school districts in the county to ensure parents and children understand the value of a good education and he will enforce state truancy laws equally and effectively."

- Has extensive knowledge in civil and criminal law, with experience working closely with Justice, County, and District Courts.
- Experienced in deciding landlord and tenant disputes, and "is well-versed in Chapters 24, 92 and 96 of the Texas Property Code, as well as the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V, Rules of Practice in Justice Courts."
- Has experience in truancy court, and "will continue to work with school districts in the county to ensure parents and children understand the value of a good education and he will enforce state truancy laws equally and effectively."

For Candidate Mike Missildine on Issue judicial-administration:  
Increased access to the court through technology, including a 24-hour night drop box, evening court dockets, and virtual appearances for hearings.

Increased access to the court through technology, including a 24-hour night drop box, evening court dockets, and virtual appearances for hearings.

For Candidate Mike Missildine on Issue judicial-administration: Plans to extend office hours in the evening and possibly create a weekend court program, though limited by county policy on staff work hours.

Plans to extend office hours in the evening and possibly create a weekend court program, though limited by county policy on staff work hours.

For Candidate Mike Missildine on Issue judicial-administration: Advocates for employing online mediation to resolve cases without a trial, aiming for timely, fair, and efficient case hearings.

Advocates for employing online mediation to resolve cases without a trial, aiming for timely, fair, and efficient case hearings.

- Increased access to the court through technology, including a 24-hour night drop box, evening court dockets, and virtual appearances for hearings.
- Plans to extend office hours in the evening and possibly create a weekend court program, though limited by county policy on staff work hours.
- Advocates for employing online mediation to resolve cases without a trial, aiming for timely, fair, and efficient case hearings.

Said he "is a firm supporter of both the United States and Texas constitutions," and  "strongly supports free speech, rights of gun owners, rights to fair and speedy trials, and equal and fair treatment under the law for everyone."

- Said he "is a firm supporter of both the United States and Texas constitutions," and  "strongly supports free speech, rights of gun owners, rights to fair and speedy trials, and equal and fair treatment under the law for everyone."

As of July 22, 2026, Mike Missildine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Serves as the Service Projects coordinator for his Rotary club.

- Serves as the Service Projects coordinator for his Rotary club.

Mike Missildine

- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.

Collin Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 3

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