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Bill Hogg

Republican · Incumbent

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Wise County)

Bill Hogg is the sitting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 in Wise County, listed as the Honorable Judge on the county's JP 1 page2. The Wise County Commissioners Court appointed him to the unexpired Precinct 1 term through December 31, 2026 following Judge Jan Morrow's retirement, with the minutes calling him Judge-Elect3. The Wise County Messenger described him as a retired law enforcement officer when he filed for the office4. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this office1.

  • Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Wise County, appointed to the unexpired term through December 31, 202623
  • Described by the Wise County Messenger as a retired law enforcement officer at the time he filed for the office4
  • The Commissioners Court voted unanimously on April 13, 2026 to appoint Judge-Elect Bill Hogg to the unexpired Precinct 1 term following Judge Jan Morrow's retirement; the County Judge said he would swear him in again on January 1, 2027 for the full term3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  2. Justice of the Peace, Precinct Number 1Wise County, Texas
  3. Commissioners' Court meeting minutes, April 13, 2026Wise County, Texas
  4. Primary draws contested races (December 11, 2025)Wise County Messenger
  5. Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026State Commission on Judicial Conduct