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- Who is eligible to attend TJCTC training?
  
  You must be an appointed or elected justice of the peace in order to attend TJCTC training.
  Visiting judges may attend training if room is available. If you are a visiting judge and would like more information on training, please contact Jessica at jessforeman@txstate.edu.
- What if I'm ill and cannot attend training this year?
  
  If you are unable to attend training due to a personal or family medical issue, you may be able to get a medical waiver request that will allow you to complete your hours online.
  Please email your medical waiver request or any questions to Jessica at jessforeman@txstate.edu.
  The request will be forwarded to the Justice of the Peace Education Committee for approval.
- I have a clerk. How can I register them on the TJCTC website?
  
  The Judge must initiate the process to sign up a new employee for a TJCTC profile. Instructions are available on the New Employee Request webpage.
- I have a question. Who should I contact?
  
  Contact the Justice of the Peace Program Administrator, Jasmine, at jms369@txstate.edu for questions about the justice of the peace conferences.
  Contact the Education Manager, Jessica, at jessforeman@txstate.edu for questions about judicial education requirements.
  Contact the Office Coordinator, Francisco, at fjp12@txstate.edu for any additional assistance.
  If you have a legal question, please review the TJCTC Resources Page for more information on how to ask your question.
How can I become a justice of the peace and can I attend training before I'm elected?
The position of justice of the peace is elected. According to the Texas Secretary of State website, the qualifications to be a justice of the peace are:
- Texas resident for at least 12 months
- District resident for at least 6 months
- 18 years of age
To get on the ballot, there are specific deadlines you must meet. This Ballotpedia webpage provides more detail on the requirements to run for office in Texas.
TJCTC works with justices of the peace after they have been elected or appointed and cannot help with running for office. Additionally, our trainings are available only to justices of the peace currently in office, visiting judges, or justices of the peace elect.
What educational requirements do justices of the peace have?

Visit our Judicial Education Requirements webpage for specific details.