Dionicia Azua, a face familiar to many Dublin residents, has filed for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 in a race against longtime JP David Martin in the March 2026 Republican Primary.
Azua’s educational background includes graduating from Dublin High School in 2006, followed by earning two certificates from Ranger College including office and computer information technology, as well as six years of certificates from the Texas Justice Court Training Center.
Professionally, she spent five years at AB Cattle Ranch as a supervisor secretary and five years at Dublin City Hall as a water billing clerk. For the past six years, she has served as the Chief Court Clerk for Erath County Justice of the Peace 1,3 & 4. She was also asked to help train clerk/judges in Eastland County’s JP office for six months.
Azua is supported in her candidacy race by her husband of nine years, Lazaro Jr Azua and their daughter, Zaylee Azua.
“I am running for Justice of the Peace because I have dedicated my career to public service and to ensuring courts operate fairly, efficiently, and with integrity. As a former Chief Court Clerk, I have firsthand experience with court procedures, case management, and assisting citizens who rely on the justice system. I believe everyone deserves respect and clear understanding when they enter a courtroom. My goal is to use my experience to serve the community, strengthen trust, and keep the JP office accessible, accurate, and professional,” Azua said.
"I bring strong communication skills, a public-service mindset, and years of experience assisting citizens in both county and city government. I am dependable, fair, and committed to treating everyone with respect. These strengths help me support a court that is accurate, accessible, and focused on ensuring every person who enters the JP office feels informed and respected,” she said.
Azua said while the county has both strengths and weaknesses, one key challenge is providing youth with a meaningful path to redemption when they make a mistake.
Azua said Erath County has many strengths including supporting both accountability and access to justice.
She said on the criminal side, options such as deferred adjudication, driving safety courses, community service opportunities with nonprofit organizations are a strength.
“On the civil side, the availability of self-help legal information packets provides residents with clearer guidance when navigating court processes. These resources help people understand their responsibilities, address issues more effectively, and make the justice system more accessible and supportive for the community,” Azua said.
If elected, Azua said she has several goals focusing on improving access, prevention and support.
“First, I want to ensure the Youth and Juvenile Diversion Program is fully implemented and clearly available to the public,” she said, indicating she aimed for it to be in effect within the first six months. “Second, I hope to visit schools to talk with students about safety issues such as speeding, drinking and driving, and tobacco use. Third, I would like to provide a private room at the office where victims can meet with family services during regular hours. My overall aim is to support youth, strengthen communication, and provide a safe and accessible environment,” she said.