2026 Texas General Election

Harris Hughey

Harris attended both Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan University. He received his law degree from the University of Tulsa and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1996.

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Harris is a trial lawyer. He works at a law firm in Bedford, Texas, where he has practiced personal injury and trial law for more than 15 years. He previously handled equine law cases representing horse breeders, racers and trainers.

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Harris Hughey's campaign for Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 4 is his first entry into politics.

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

Said, "I recognize the importance of community involvement in this role. A Justice of the Peace should be accessible to the community and actively engaged in addressing the needs and concerns of the people they serve."

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Harris Hughey attended Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan University. He received his law degree from the University of Tulsa. 

Harris is a trial lawyer with over 15 years of experience. He has worked in various legal capacities, including personal injury law. 

Harris is currently a Justice of the Peace for Denton County's Precinct 4.

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Harris is an attorney with over 15 years of trial experience. He specializes in personal injury cases and equine law, representing horse breeders, racers, and trainers. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. 

Harris is currently a Justice of the Peace for Denton County, Precinct 4.

Has over 15 years of trial lawyer experience.

For Candidate Harris Hughey on Issue community-involvement:  
Emphasizes the importance of community involvement and accessibility as a Justice of the Peace, with a commitment to ongoing community service and outreach.

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Harris is the Justice of the Peace for Denton County Justice Court Precinct 4. He works at the Denton County Justice Court Precinct 4. He previously worked at his private law practice, where he spent over 15 years representing clients in criminal defense cases, handling personal injury claims, and advising horse breeders, racers, and trainers on equine law.

Harris Hughey is currently the Denton County Justice of the Peace representing Precinct 4. He was elected in 2018 and has served one term.

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For Candidate Harris Hughey on Issue community-involvement:  
Emphasizes the importance of community involvement, accessibility, and engagement in addressing the needs of the people served, with a commitment to continue community service and outreach if elected.

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- 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.