Richard (Ricky) Hortman

Professional career

• Running for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 in the November 3, 2026 general election
• Richard “Ricky” Hortman is a Republican Party candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Trinity County, Texas, in the 2026 general election, and a long‐time local public servant with extensive law enforcement, fire service, and community leadership experience
• 3 years as an Investigator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Inspector General’s Office
• 9 years as an Investigator in the 258th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
• Listed as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 in Trinity County, Texas
• Office sought: Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Trinity County, TX

Education

Additional information

• Also on the ballot in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary against Randall Wheeler.
• Hortman is a native of Trinity, Texas, graduating from Trinity High School in 1986.
• 16 years as Elected Trinity County Constable, Precinct 2
• 35 years of service with the Trinity Fire Department
• Trinity ISD Board Trustee
• Owner/operator of Hortman Country Store
• As of the latest verified data, there is no current active assignment on record for him.
• He describes himself as having “a servant’s heart” and a deep commitment to Trinity and Trinity County.
• His campaign emphasizes his long‐term community service, honesty, and integrity.
• His judicial role involves handling local cases under the jurisdiction of the county justice system, with appeals going to the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee, Florida (per the source’s jurisdiction note).
• Notable service: Law enforcement, fire service, education board, and local business ownership