I was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country where hard work and giving back to your community are values lived out generation after generation. For the last 15 years, I've put those values to work as a progressive organizer and trailblazer in new media. Now, I want to go to work for you.

KT Musselman for Justice of the Peace – KT Musselman is a progressive organizer, trailblazer in new media, and former county employee. He is running for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 to bring a new kind of justice to Williamson County.

Born in the Texas Hill Country, Judge KT Musselman was raised with public service and concern for others as core values. A proud Longhorn, he completed a degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006.

Justice of the Peace Precinct One

Judge Musselman has served the community by sitting on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Task Force and the 2018 Austin Charter Review Commission. An Eagle Scout and Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, KT lives in Northwest Austin. In his downtime he enjoys hiking, trains and transit systems. He has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 since 2019.

Kt Musselman was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country. He completed a degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006. He lives in Northwest Austin.

Justice of the Peace Precinct One | Williamson County, TX

Kt has worked as an organizer in new media.

Kt has served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 since 2019.

2026 Texas General Election

As a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 since 2019, oversees minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits.

- As a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 since 2019, oversees minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits.

Legal Experience

JP courts are the people's courts. They need to be accessible, accountable, and fair. And getting justice shouldn't depend on where you live or if you can afford a high dollar attorney. Join me and together we’ll bring a New Kind of Justice to Williamson County.

Advocates for justice courts that are accessible, accountable, and fair regardless of where residents live or their ability to afford an attorney.

- Advocates for justice courts that are accessible, accountable, and fair regardless of where residents live or their ability to afford an attorney.

Judicial Administration

KT Musselman, Democrat*By Why Are You Running For Office? on Saturday, October 22, 2022

I’m running for re-election to continue providing fair and equitable justice for all residents of Precinct 1, no matter their station in life or beliefs.

KT Musselman, Democrat

What qualifications do you have for the position?

As the sitting judge for this court, I believe I can continue to execute the law fairly. Having heard thousands of cases, I’ve learned patience and listening is the most valuable skill.

Plans to provide fair and equitable justice to all Precinct 1 residents, regardless of their station in life or beliefs.

Believes he can continue to enforce the law fairly.

- Plans to provide fair and equitable justice to all Precinct 1 residents, regardless of their station in life or beliefs.
- Believes he can continue to enforce the law fairly.

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Task Force.

Served on the 2018 Austin Charter Review Commission.

- Served on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Task Force.
- Served on the 2018 Austin Charter Review Commission.

Community Involvement

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Kt Musselman

As the sitting judge, Musselman believes his experience hearing thousands of cases has equipped him to execute the law fairly, emphasizing the importance of patience and listening.

Served on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Task Force and the 2018 Austin Charter Review Commission.

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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.