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Thomas G. Jones

DEMOCRAT

Thomas G. Jones is running for Dallas Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 1, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Thomas G. Jones earned an undergraduate degree from Dallas Baptist University and a master's degree in urban studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a father and an active member of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church.

Professional background

Thomas previously worked for ten years with the United States Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights. He also served the Wilmer-Hutchins School District.

Political background

Thomas G. Jones is currently a judge for Precinct 1, Place 1 of the Dallas County Justice of the Peace. He was first elected in 1991. He previously served on the Dallas Independent School District Board of Education from 1987 to 1992.

Legal Experience

Presides over the busiest Justice of the Peace court in Texas, processing more than 50,000 cases in 2024 alone.

As a Civil Rights Investigator, he spent a decade evaluating and ensuring compliance with federal civil rights laws within the U.S. Department of Education.

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Judicial Administration

As of January 22, 2026, Thomas G. Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Judicial Philosophy

Seeks to balance the law with fairness.

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Ethics & Conduct

Issued a Public Admonition by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct of Texas for "persistent conduct that was clearly inconsistent with the proper performance of his duties" and for casting "public discredit upon the judiciary or administration of justice."

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Community Involvement

Served on multiple city and county boards, including the Adult/Child Learning Center.

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