Gregg County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace B.H. Jameson is preparing to step down after 40 years as a public official. His work on the bench has included hearing civil cases, setting bonds and conducting death inquests. He has also performed thousands of marriage ceremonies.

Jameson first ran for the office in 1982, after becoming familiar with the department and the previous justice of the peace. He took office in January 1987.