Travis D Semora

Professional career

• The incumbent in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace seat
• On March 9, 2026, Semora submitted his resignation from the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace office
• Holly Johnson, the office’s chief justice clerk, defeated him in the Republican primary and will not face a Democratic opponent in the November 2026 general election
• Travis D. Semora is no longer serving as Washington County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace; he resigned in March 2026 after losing the Republican primary to Holly Johnson.
• Appointed by Washington County commissioners in October 2025 and sworn in in November to fill the unexpired term of Douglas Cone, who stepped down to run for county judge

Education

Additional information

• The seat will remain vacant until a replacement is appointed or sworn in.
• As of now, Semora is no longer a judge.
• held the role of a Professional Law Enforcement (LEP) in Afghanistan, training Afghan Border Police and advising intelligence commanders.
• He also has a background in security, safety consulting, and business ownership, including Semora Inspections LLC and Big T Survival Foods.
• During his tenure, Semora conducted an initial audit of the office’s performance, addressed concerns about office hours and availability, and oversaw changes such as revising hours and relocating the office to the county annex in Brenham to improve public service.
• His recent professional roles include security work and safety consulting.