John Randel Dissler at a glance
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John Randel Dissler
Justice of the Peace · Val Verde County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1
Biography
Professional career
- The Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 in Val Verde County, Texas, appointed in May 2025 to succeed the late Antonio “Tony” Faz III
- The Val Verde County Commissioners Court appointed Dissler on May 25, 2025, with a 4–1 vote, after a nomination by Commissioner Pct.
- All civil cases in JP courts are now processed under Justice Court rules (Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Part V, Rules 500–510)
- County Judge Lewis G. Owens Jr. was the sole dissenting vote, citing concerns about training costs, but expressed respect for Dissler’s character
Education
Additional information
- Business owner: Operates Hinds Well Service since 2001
- 2 Juan Carlos Vazquez.
- handling a range of cases including criminal matters, civil cases, evictions, school attendance violations, occupational license issues, and traffic cases.
- Appeals from his court go to the Fourth Court of Appeals.
- Retired U.S. Border Patrol Field Operations Supervisor with over 20 years of service; retired about 15 years ago
- Native of Val Verde County
- Community involvement: Member of the Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs for over 20 years
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In justice-court civil proceedings, the judge may allow or require electronic participation after considering case, evidence, access, and party factors; written notice must include joining and evidence-submission instructions.
A judge may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means.Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship.
If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference.Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Val Verde County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Val Verde County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Val Verde County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗Val Verde County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1 official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Val Verde County Justice Court, Precinct 2 Place 1 official directory ↗