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Andrew Reginald Hairston earned a bachelor's degree in political science and african studies from Howard University and a doctoral degree in law from Louisiana State University. Andrew lives in Austin and attends Ebenezer Third Baptist Church as a Deacon.

Andrew currently works as an education justice project director for Texas Appleseed, a public interest justice center nonprofit. He previously worked as a school-to-prison pipeline project director for Texas Appleseed. He also worked as a staff attorney for Advancement Project, a fellow and associate counsel for Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, a Rule XX attorney for the LSU Juvenile Defense Clinic, and a law clerk for The Law Office of Tommie N. Gipson, Jr.

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Andrew previously ran for Travis County justice of the peace to represent Precinct 1 in 2022, but did not win.

As a Rule XX Attorney at the LSU Juvenile Defense Clinic, provided legal services for children facing juvenile proceedings under supervision of two criminal defense lawyers.

- As a Rule XX Attorney at the LSU Juvenile Defense Clinic, provided legal services for children facing juvenile proceedings under supervision of two criminal defense lawyers.

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As of January 22, 2026, Andrew Reginald Hairston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Says "In a rapidly growing and increasingly unequal Austin, the Justice of the Peace holds real power to impact housing stability, financial justice, and community dignity."

Supports keeping kids in "safe and supportive learning environments", keeping families in their homes, and recognizing "the historic harms of our justice system."

- Says "In a rapidly growing and increasingly unequal Austin, the Justice of the Peace holds real power to impact housing stability, financial justice, and community dignity."
- Supports keeping kids in "safe and supportive learning environments", keeping families in their homes, and recognizing "the historic harms of our justice system."

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Is a member of the Board of Directors for various organizations, including Frontera Fund, Grassroots Leadership, and Austin Bat Cave.

- Is a member of the Board of Directors for various organizations, including Frontera Fund, Grassroots Leadership, and Austin Bat Cave.

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Ciara Parks is from San Diego, California. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Dayton and a law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. She is married to her husband, Cliffton, and they have three children together. Ciara is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Director for the Austin Bar Association, Vice Chair of the Austin Black Lawyers Association Foundation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Chair for the Council of Bar Admissions Administrators, member of the Travis County Women Lawyer 27s Association, and Associate Coordinator for Central Texas Youth Ministries.

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Ciara Parks is from San Diego, California. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from the University of Dayton and a law degree from the Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School. Ciara lives with her husband, Cliffton, and her three kids in Austin.

Ciara is an attorney. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney with the Travis County District Attorney's Office for over three years and with the Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office in Dayton, Ohio for over ten years.

Ciara works as an associate judge for the city of Manor and as general counsel for the Travis County Juvenile Probation Department. She previously worked as general counsel for the Texas Board of Law Examiners, assistant district attorney for Travis County, and a prosecuting attorney for the Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office in Dayton, Ohio.

Ciara is currently an associate judge for the City of Manor. She previously served as a Travis County Commissioner from 2024 to 2026. Ciara ran for Travis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, in 2026 but did not win.

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Ciara's campaign for Travis County justice of the peace to represent District 1 is her first run for public office.

As an associate judge for one year, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.

As an assistant district attorney for three years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a county prosecutor for seven years, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

- As an associate judge for one year, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.
- As an assistant district attorney for three years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a county prosecutor for seven years, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

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

Said she will "ensure every person who enters her courtroom is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of background or circumstance."

Plans to support those dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues by looking into alternatives to incarceration "when appropriate."

Supports restorative approaches "that support families and reduce recidivism."

- Said she will "ensure every person who enters her courtroom is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of background or circumstance."
- Plans to support those dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues by looking into alternatives to incarceration "when appropriate."
- Supports restorative approaches "that support families and reduce recidivism."

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- 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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