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Roderick C. Garner Sr.
Fort Bend Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1
Democratic incumbent Justice of the Peace for Fort Bend County Precinct 2, in office since January 2023, seeking re-election. A licensed attorney, he formerly served as Chief Deputy for the Precinct 2 Constable's Office and as a state trooper.
The court, in plain English
Justice courts hear small-claims and civil cases up to $20,000, eviction suits, Class C misdemeanors such as traffic and fine-only offenses, and truancy. Justices of the peace also act as magistrates and, in counties without a medical examiner, conduct death inquests.
Why this seat matters
This is the busiest, closest-to-home court in Texas. If you are evicted, sued by a debt collector, or ticketed, this is your judge.
On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Fort Bend Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1, Roderick C. Garner Sr. faces Ninh Truong (Republican).
Where this seat sits on your ballot
Fort Bend Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1 appears in the Fort Bend County Courts section of your ballot. These courts sit in Richmond, the county seat, and serve all of Fort Bend County — every Fort Bend voter elects them, no matter where in the county you live. See all 17 cities and 201 precincts on the map.