Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 - Texas Ballot Compare

Mario Bosquez

Republican

On ballot as: MARIO BOSQUEZ
Current role: Court security officer, federal courthouse in Del Rio
Background: Retired from the federal government, including service as a prosecution officer (per February 2026 primary questionnaire)
As a prosecution officer, drafted complaints and presented cases before a judge (per candidate)
Has served on the Del Rio Airport Committee (per candidate)
Experience: Not found
Top priorities: February 2026 primary questionnaire: "ensure the court operates efficiently while remaining approachable and accessible to all residents"
"I believe justice should be firm but compassionate"
"encourage compliance through education when appropriate and maintain public confidence in the court"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: In a February 2026 primary questionnaire: "I believe justice should be firm but compassionate, with an emphasis on clear communication and understanding of the legal process."
Court administration: In a February 2026 primary questionnaire: "I want to ensure the court operates efficiently while remaining approachable and accessible to all residents."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found

Democratic Incumbent

On ballot as: JESSE JAMES TREVINO
Current role: Val Verde County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
Background: Cites 25 years of law enforcement experience (per February 2026 primary questionnaire)
Experience: As the current Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, cites "five years in criminal and civil proceedings, inquests and magistrations" (per his questionnaire)
17.5 years as an elected constable (per candidate)
7.5 years with the sheriff's office (per candidate)
Has completed "250 hours of continuous education" (per candidate)
Top priorities: February 2026 primary questionnaire: "firmly grounded in the core values of transparency, integrity and fairness"
"enhancing the efficiency of court proceedings to better assist constituents"
"continuing to maintain an open-door policy for our community"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: In a February 2026 primary questionnaire: "my vision for the next four years is firmly grounded in the core values of transparency, integrity and fairness"
Court administration: In a February 2026 primary questionnaire: "I am committed to enhancing the efficiency of court proceedings to better assist constituents, ensuring that justice is both fair and effective."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found