On Monday, June 16, 2025, the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly admonished and ordered additional education for Jason Dunn, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 in New Caney, Montgomery County, following a review of allegations against him. The decision was reached after a meeting on April 2-3, 2025, where the Commission evaluated evidence and Dunn’s written response. Dunn also provided testimony during a hearing on June 5, 2025.

The case is entitled “In the Matter of Justice of the Peace Jason Dunn,” with case number 24-0434.

Dunn owns two Facebook accounts: an official judicial page and a personal page, both identifying him as a judge. The Commission found that Dunn used these platforms to promote local businesses and fundraisers, including a video posted on September 30, 2022, advertising a fundraising event at Dunn Right Waterin’ Hole, a business co-owned by his wife. In the video, Dunn was identified as a judge while promoting the event.

The Commission documented multiple instances where Dunn and his staff accepted food gifts from local organizations, such as Shipley Donuts, Rosati’s Pizza, and Crumble Cookies, which were then acknowledged on his judicial Facebook page. Additionally, Dunn’s administrative manager posted advertisements for community fundraisers, including a food drive for Mission Northeast and a Community Assistance Center event, on the official judicial page. Dunn’s personal page also featured promotions for businesses like CLP Pool Supplies and EMC Car Care & Towing, as well as fundraisers for groups like Grace Covenant Baptist Church.

One post on Dunn’s personal page included content from the East Montgomery County Republican Women, promoting early voting and Trump merchandise with the hashtag “#MAGGA2024.”

Dunn denied endorsing candidates or entities for personal gain, stating that his posts aimed to foster community engagement. He also clarified that some gifts were personal gestures, though he acknowledged public perception of favoritism.

The Commission determined that Dunn’s actions violated the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct by lending the prestige of his office to advance private interests, casting doubt on his impartiality, accepting gifts, and soliciting funds for organizations. Dunn has since implemented a policy prohibiting gift acceptance and limiting his judicial page to public notices only.

As part of the order, Dunn must complete two hours of additional education on social media and the judiciary within 60 days of mentor assignment, in addition to his required 2025 judicial training.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.