What is a justice of the peace? A justice of the peace is a judicial officer who serves as a legal authority close to the average citizen. The duties include hearing small claims lawsuits ...

Lubbock County JP Jim Hansen is being remembered for his dedicated service to the county after the longtime judge died ...

The Odessa American published those words more than 60 years ago. The 1963 article covered a “hotly disputed” question in ...

In a nod towards enhancing local government leadership, the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) has extended a scholarship to ...