Russ Casey
Russ Casey was the Republican Precinct 3 justice of the peace in Tarrant County in Texas. Casey's term ended after the 2018 election. He filed to run for re-election in 2018, but dropped out of the race in January 2018.[1]
Selection method
The members of the Texas Justice of the Peace Courts are elected in partisan elections and serve four-year terms. They are elected in a precinct-wide election.[2]
To serve as a justice of the peace, justices must complete a 40-hour course on relevant duties within one year of his or her election. They must also complete a similar 20-hour course each year they continue to serve.[3]
About the county
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Tarrant County, Texas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | Texas | |
| Population | 2,110,640 | 29,145,505 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 865 | 261,257 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 48.2% | 48.5% |
| Black/African American | 17.7% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Native American | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other (single race) | 8.4% | 9.3% |
| Multiple | 18.8% | 23.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 30.3% | 39.7% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 87.3% | 86% |
| College graduation rate | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $84,207 | $78,476 |
| Persons below poverty level | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2019-2024). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
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See also
| Tarrant County, Texas | Texas | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Star-Telegram, "With forgery accusations looming, Tarrant County judge drops re-election bid," January 10, 2018
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for Office," accessed January 14, 2016
- ↑ American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Texas; Limited Jurisdiction Courts," archived October 3, 2014
