Tarrant CountyJustice of the PeacePrecinct 3
Republican
A justice of the peace is the neighborhood-level judge for small claims, evictions, traffic tickets and similar everyday cases. Bill Brandt, a Republican, holds the Precinct 3 seat and is on the ballot in 2026 without an opponent.
Brandt was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Before that he spent nine years on active duty in the Air Force and 21 more in the Reserve, then flew for FedEx and retired as a captain. He also has a law degree from Texas A&M.
Judges aren't allowed to take sides on these values — it's against judicial ethics rules. The best clue to how a judge thinks is the party they run with.