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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

Comal County
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James "rick" WalkerRepublican Incumbent
Michael PiñaDemocratic
On ballot as
JAMES "RICK" WALKER
MICHAEL PIÑA
Current role
Comal County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
Manager (per Secretary of State filing)
Background
  • Associate's and bachelor's degrees, University of South Carolina (1978) (per the county's website)
  • Master's in criminal justice management, Sam Houston State University (2000) (per the county's website)
  • Ph.D. in educational human resource development (adult education), Texas A&M University (2003) (per the county's website)
  • Over 40 years in law enforcement in South Carolina and Texas (per the county's website)
  • Supervisor, Houston Police Department; retired 2004 (per the county's website)
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  • Former program manager, Texas School Safety Center's Institute for Criminal Justice Studies (per the county's website)
  • Comal County resident, over twenty years (per the county's website)
  • Studies at San Antonio College, Northwood University (management) and Tidewater Community College (criminal justice) (per candidate)
  • United States Navy, eight years (per candidate, in the League of Women Voters guide)
  • Navy operations specialist; joined at 18 (per the Herald-Zeitung)
  • Automotive industry, more than two decades, including general manager for multiple dealerships and president of a regional dealer association (per candidate)
  • Born and raised in San Antonio (per the Herald-Zeitung)
  • Moved to Bulverde and earned a real estate license (per the Herald-Zeitung)
Experience
  • Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, for eight years (per candidate, in the League of Women Voters guide)
  • Creator, program to train death investigators, limiting the need for justices of the peace to appear at death scenes (per candidate, to the Herald-Zeitung)
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Top priorities
  • "to ensure fair, accessible, and timely justice for everyone who comes before the court"
  • "it is essential that court procedures are clear, respectful, and applied consistently"
  • "manage cases efficiently while protecting due process, maintaining public trust, and treating all parties impartially"
  • "to ensure that every case is handled fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law"
  • "ensuring access to justice, clear communication, and consistent application of legal standards while treating everyone with dignity and respect"
  • "When people think of Comal and my precinct, I want them to think that everything's fair"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: League of Women Voters guide: "The most important priority of the Justice of the Peace office is to ensure fair, accessible, and timely justice for everyone who comes before the court."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "I focus on clear scheduling, early identification of procedural issues, and consistent application of court rules so cases move forward without unnecessary delay."
  • Judicial philosophy: League of Women Voters guide: "providing due process for all parties, maintaining an orderly and respectful courtroom, and issuing decisions based solely on the facts and applicable law."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "Effective docket management requires careful scheduling, timely review of filings, and setting clear expectations for court proceedings."
Endorsements
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
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James "rick" Walker

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
JAMES "RICK" WALKER
Current role
Comal County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
Background
  • Associate's and bachelor's degrees, University of South Carolina (1978) (per the county's website)
  • Master's in criminal justice management, Sam Houston State University (2000) (per the county's website)
  • Ph.D. in educational human resource development (adult education), Texas A&M University (2003) (per the county's website)
  • Over 40 years in law enforcement in South Carolina and Texas (per the county's website)
  • Supervisor, Houston Police Department; retired 2004 (per the county's website)
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  • Former program manager, Texas School Safety Center's Institute for Criminal Justice Studies (per the county's website)
  • Comal County resident, over twenty years (per the county's website)
Experience
  • Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, for eight years (per candidate, in the League of Women Voters guide)
  • Creator, program to train death investigators, limiting the need for justices of the peace to appear at death scenes (per candidate, to the Herald-Zeitung)
Top priorities
  • "to ensure fair, accessible, and timely justice for everyone who comes before the court"
  • "it is essential that court procedures are clear, respectful, and applied consistently"
  • "manage cases efficiently while protecting due process, maintaining public trust, and treating all parties impartially"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: League of Women Voters guide: "The most important priority of the Justice of the Peace office is to ensure fair, accessible, and timely justice for everyone who comes before the court."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "I focus on clear scheduling, early identification of procedural issues, and consistent application of court rules so cases move forward without unnecessary delay."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

Michael Piña

Democratic
On ballot as
MICHAEL PIÑA
Current role
Manager (per Secretary of State filing)
Background
  • Studies at San Antonio College, Northwood University (management) and Tidewater Community College (criminal justice) (per candidate)
  • United States Navy, eight years (per candidate, in the League of Women Voters guide)
  • Navy operations specialist; joined at 18 (per the Herald-Zeitung)
  • Automotive industry, more than two decades, including general manager for multiple dealerships and president of a regional dealer association (per candidate)
  • Born and raised in San Antonio (per the Herald-Zeitung)
  • Moved to Bulverde and earned a real estate license (per the Herald-Zeitung)
Experience
Not found
Top priorities
  • "to ensure that every case is handled fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law"
  • "ensuring access to justice, clear communication, and consistent application of legal standards while treating everyone with dignity and respect"
  • "When people think of Comal and my precinct, I want them to think that everything's fair"
Tidbits
  • Judicial philosophy: League of Women Voters guide: "providing due process for all parties, maintaining an orderly and respectful courtroom, and issuing decisions based solely on the facts and applicable law."
  • Court administration: League of Women Voters guide: "Effective docket management requires careful scheduling, timely review of filings, and setting clear expectations for court proceedings."
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found

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