San Antonio Eviction Lawyer Trey Wilson wrote:
Bexar County is on the verge of getting two new Justices of the Peace. By law, the Justice Court Judges, affectionately known as "JPs" have exclusive jurisdiction over eviction suits. The two new JPs will serve in Precincts 2 and 3, respectively.
In Precinct 2, the incumbent Judge, Stephen Walker, didn't prevail in the Democratic primary, and will, therefore, not stand for re-election. His Precinct 2, Place 1 bench will go to a new Judge.
In Precinct 3, long-time JP Keith Baker will be retiring at the end of this year. Bexar County is now accepting applications for his position, and a replacement will be appointed by the Bexar County Commissioners Court.
The individuals who fill these benches will largely change the evictions landscape in San Antonio.
