Davis Mendoza Darusman is from Katy, Texas. He has a degree in organizational communications and law, values, and policy. 

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Davis Mendoza Darusman is from Katy, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in corporate and organizational communications with a minor in law, values, and policy from the University of Houston. 

Davis works in organizational leadership and public policy with a focus on courts, nonprofits, and public-facing institutions. He is also the owner of Houston Unscripted Productions. He previously worked in administration and leadership roles. 

Davis's campaign for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2, is his first time running for public office.

Has experience in organizational communications, law, values, and policy.

Has experience in organizational communications, organizational law, and policy. 

- Has experience in organizational communications, organizational law, and policy. 

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Plans to end the use of private debt collectors in Precinct 5-2 and move collections in-house, eliminating predatory fees while keeping the court accountable to the community.

Plans to end the use of private debt collectors and move collections in-house to eliminate predatory fees and keep the court accountable. 

Plans to prioritize alternatives to incarceration for those unable to pay court fines, such as payment plans, community service, and waivers.

Advocates for allowing all parties to participate in their cases virtually without special permission.

Plans to reduce missed court dates by sending text reminders and making follow-up calls.

Plans to enforce ability-to-pay determinations, flexible payment plans, and waivers when appropriate.

Advocates for bringing pro bono legal assistance and a free legal resource center to the court.

Plans to bring an eviction diversion program to the precinct to connect residents to rent and utility assistance and also facilitate settlements.

- Plans to end the use of private debt collectors and move collections in-house to eliminate predatory fees and keep the court accountable. 
- Plans to prioritize alternatives to incarceration for those unable to pay court fines, such as payment plans, community service, and waivers.
- Advocates for allowing all parties to participate in their cases virtually without special permission.
- Plans to reduce missed court dates by sending text reminders and making follow-up calls.
- Plans to enforce ability-to-pay determinations, flexible payment plans, and waivers when appropriate.
- Advocates for bringing pro bono legal assistance and a free legal resource center to the court.
- Plans to bring an eviction diversion program to the precinct to connect residents to rent and utility assistance and also facilitate settlements.

Judicial Administration

Believes in upholding same-sex marriage in the court. 

- Believes in upholding same-sex marriage in the court. 

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Davis Mendoza Darusman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports improving systems, clarifying processes, and supporting responsible decision-making in courts, nonprofits, and public-facing institutions.

Supports community involvement through leadership in nonprofit coalitions and community institutions.

Lisa Jefferson is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from Prairie View A&M University. 

Lisa Jefferson is originally from Houston, Texas. She studied criminal justice at Prairie View A&M University. 

Lisa is the chief clerk for Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, where she has worked since 2012. She previously worked as a court clerk and in human resources.

Lisa is currently the chief clerk for Harris County Justice of the Peace Court. She previously worked as a court clerk and as a human resources specialist.

Lisa has over 13 years of experience in the Harris County Justice of the Peace system. She began her career in the courts as a court clerk in 2012 and has since advanced to the position of chief clerk of a Justice of the Peace court.

Lisa's campaign for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Place 2 is her first run for public office. She is running in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Has 13 years of experience in the Justice of the Peace system.

Highlights her advancement within the court system and understanding of judicial procedures.

- Highlights her advancement within the court system and understanding of judicial procedures.

Advocates for improving court efficiency and access to resources before trial.

- Advocates for improving court efficiency and access to resources before trial.

Supports impartiality and equal access to justice.

- Supports impartiality and equal access to justice.

As of January 22, 2026, Lisa Jefferson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "Strengthening the community outreach and education is key for residents to have a better understanding of the court's role and the resources is a must."

Encourages community support for families facing financial hardship.

- Encourages community support for families facing financial hardship.

Lisa Jefferson

Lisa is currently the Chief Clerk for Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, where she has worked since 2012. She previously worked as a Court Clerk, and has more than 15 years of experience in Human Resources. She has also worked alongside judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and litigation teams within the Harris County court system.

- Believes in delivering justice that balances law and humanity.
- Supports impartiality and equal access to justice.

- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.

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