ZACHARY CARTER

Elect
Zachary
Carter

Justice of the Peace
Precinct 2 · Bastrop County

Experience. Integrity. Justice.

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Zachary Carter, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Bastrop County
19+
Years of Service
LAW
Enforcement
COURT
Justice & Municipal
LOCAL
Bastrop County Roots
Zachary Carter in uniform at the Texas State Capitol
AT THE TEXAS STATE CAPITOL
IN HIS OWN WORDS
"Bastrop County has been my home since I was a child and now I'm raising my family in the community that I have proudly served for the last 19 years."

I bring education and experience from corrections, law enforcement, Municipal Court, and Justice Court: the exact combination needed to serve you as your next Justice of the Peace.

Qualified
to Serve

01

Corrections

Hands-on experience in the corrections system, understanding rehabilitation, consequences, and the human side of justice from the ground level.

02

Law Enforcement

Trained to protect and serve, with deep knowledge of criminal procedure, constitutional rights, and public safety. The foundation of fair justice.

03

Municipal Court

Direct courtroom experience in municipal proceedings, understanding civil process, hearings, and serving the public with integrity.

04

Justice Court

Current experience in the very court system he seeks to lead. Zachary knows exactly what it takes to run a fair and efficient Justice Court.

KNOW YOUR COURT

What Does a Justice
of the Peace Do?

The Justice of the Peace is the judicial official closest to the people. From presiding over trials and handling evictions to issuing warrants and performing marriages, the JP touches the lives of everyday Texans.

  • Presides over criminal & civil trials
  • Handles small claims and evictions up to $20,000
  • Issues search & arrest warrants
  • Sets bail and conducts hearings
  • Performs marriage ceremonies
  • Conducts death inquests as coroner
  • Handles truancy and juvenile matters
Full Breakdown →
Criminal
Class C misdemeanor cases: traffic violations, public intoxication, minor offenses punishable by fine
Civil
Cases up to $20,000: small claims, debt disputes, landlord/tenant conflicts, evictions
Magistrate
Warrants, bail, preliminary hearings, oaths, juvenile warnings
Community
Marriage ceremonies, death inquests, truancy hearings, local complaints

Why Zachary Carter?

With nearly two decades of hands-on experience across corrections, law enforcement, municipal court, and justice court, Zachary Carter doesn't just understand the justice system. He's lived it.

He's raising his family right here in Bastrop County because he believes in this community. Now he's ready to serve it from the bench.

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Zachary Carter and campaign team volunteering at a Bastrop County community event
SERVING THE COMMUNITY