Commissioners appoint Deanna Struthers as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
December 22, 2025 | Hidalgo County, Texas
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The Johnson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Dec. 22 to appoint Deanna Struthers to fill the unexpired term as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 under order number 2025-119.
A motion to appoint Struthers was made immediately after the court returned from executive session; the motion carried unanimously. The County Judge said the county will coordinate oath, bond and statement of officer paperwork so Struthers can be sworn in on Jan. 1 to begin her term. The court noted appreciation that Struthers agreed to serve and observed that the court generally avoids influencing pending elections by appointing candidates who are running.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a local judicial office that handles traffic, small claims and other justice-court matters; staffing the bench affects court operations and case handling in Precinct 1.
A motion to appoint Struthers was made immediately after the court returned from executive session; the motion carried unanimously. The County Judge said the county will coordinate oath, bond and statement of officer paperwork so Struthers can be sworn in on Jan. 1 to begin her term. The court noted appreciation that Struthers agreed to serve and observed that the court generally avoids influencing pending elections by appointing candidates who are running.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a local judicial office that handles traffic, small claims and other justice-court matters; staffing the bench affects court operations and case handling in Precinct 1.
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