Mario A. Valdez
Republican
Business owner
The gist
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Judges & courts
Precinct 6
What this office does: A justice of the peace hears small claims, eviction and debt cases and Class C misdemeanors such as traffic tickets, and can conduct inquests.
Business owner
No documented position found.
Justice of the peace
Supports bail to secure court appearance, not punishment
News coverage · Uvalde Leader-News · Feb 15, 2026 · uvaldeleadernews.com
“bail is intended to ensure a defendant returns to court, not to punish people who are legally presumed innocent.”
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