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John Burns

Republican · Incumbent

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Dripping Springs)

John Burns is the sitting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 in Dripping Springs, listed by Hays County as a Republican officeholder23. A 2018 Austin American-Statesman report describes him as an attorney, former medical researcher and retired Naval commander4. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the seat1.

  • Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Dripping Springs; office at 195 Roger Hanks Parkway, Suite 223
  • Per the Austin American-Statesman (May 23, 2018): attorney, former medical researcher and retired Naval commander4
  • The Statesman article dated May 23, 2018 reports that he won the Republican runoff for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4; it says the winner likely will replace retiring Justice Terry Kyle because no Democratic candidate entered the race4. Hays County now lists him as the sitting justice with a term listed through 202623.

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

Sources (5)

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  1. Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  2. Federal, State, & County Elected OfficialsHays County, TX
  3. JP 4 (Dripping Springs) John BurnsHays County, TX
  4. John Burns wins race for Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (May 23, 2018)Austin American-Statesman
  5. Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026State Commission on Judicial Conduct