Alan graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in Finance and also received a law degree. He has a wife and two children.

Alan is a Justice of the Peace. He works at the Denton County Justice Precinct 1 Court.

Alan Wheeler is currently the Justice of the Peace for Denton County Precinct 1. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He does not currently chair any formal committees.

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Alan Wheeler is currently serving his first term as Justice of the Peace for Denton County Precinct 1.

As a state justice of the peace judge, Wheeler oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses, conducts bail proceedings, issues search and arrest warrants, and serves as a court of record for certain civil actions.

Oversees cases involving "minor criminal offenses," conducts bail proceedings, issues search and arrest warrants, and serves as a court of record for certain civil actions.

- Oversees cases involving "minor criminal offenses," conducts bail proceedings, issues search and arrest warrants, and serves as a court of record for certain civil actions.

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Supports expanding online tools to make accessing the court system easier.

Wants to "expand online tools for easier access to justice."

Supports maintaining accountability in school truancy programs.

Aims to "maintain accountability in school truancy programs."

Supports strengthening collaboration with law enforcement and local schools.

Seeks to "strengthen collaboration with law enforcement and local schools."

- Wants to "expand online tools for easier access to justice."
- Aims to "maintain accountability in school truancy programs."
- Seeks to "strengthen collaboration with law enforcement and local schools."

Judicial Administration

As of January 22, 2026, Alan Wheeler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Supports keeping "taxpayer costs low while delivering exceptional service."

- Supports keeping "taxpayer costs low while delivering exceptional service."

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as Secretary of the Denton County GOP.

- Serves as Secretary of the Denton County GOP.

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Oversees "minor criminal cases, conducts bail proceedings, issues search and arrest warrants, and serves as a civil court, hearing cases involving amounts under $20,000, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of housing codes."

As a state justice of the peace judge, Wheeler oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses, conducts bail proceedings, issues search and arrest warrants, and oversees certain civil actions, including the collection of certain state taxes and the granting of marriage licenses.

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Steven Oliver has had a 21-year career as a Texas State Trooper. He is also a United States Marine Veteran.

As of January 22, 2026, Steven Oliver’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in "fair, calm solutions derived from listening."

Wants to treat every person in the court with "dignity and respect."

- Believes in "fair, calm solutions derived from listening."
- Wants to treat every person in the court with "dignity and respect."

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Steven Oliver

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Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 1, Republican Primary

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