Stacy McNeal for Lamar County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5-2
Experience. Integrity. Fairness
A veteran law enforcement officer and retired Texas Ranger with nearly three decades of public service experience.
About Stacy
Husband. Father.
Retired Texas Ranger.
Stacy McNeal is a Lamar County native who has given nearly three decades of service in Texas law enforcement. He has dedicated his professional career to upholding the law, protecting the public, and ensuring fairness in the justice system.
As a husband and father, he understands and values the impact that the local court system has on families and our community. His real-world experience and more than 5000+ hours of training have prepared him to best serve Lamar County as Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5.
Stacy with Wife Hilary and their three sons
Family Focused
Stacy was born in Paris, Texas, to the late Jimmy McNeal and Debra Dockery McNeal, both of whom have deep roots in Lamar County. Stacy graduated from Paris High School in 1993 and attended Paris Junior College and Texas A&M University before joining the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1996.
Stacy and his wife, Hilary, have been married for more than 20 years and together share three sons (Cody, A.J., and Trace).
Pictured L-R: Seth McNeal and Stacy McNeal
Game Official
When he’s not working, Stacy has a passion for sports officiating. For the past several years, he has been a member of the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO). He officiates high school baseball and football in the NE Texas area.
“I enjoy the time I get to spend on the field with the student athletes. This allows me the opportunity to encourage those involved to exercise good sportsmanship and to utilize sports to enhance their personal growth,” said Stacy.
WHY STACY?
29 Years of Law Enforcement
Dedicated career with the Texas Department of Public Safety
17 Years as Texas Ranger
Served Lamar County citizens with distinction
5,000+ Hours of training
Extensive formal education and professional development
Third Generation Officer
Family of a legacy of law enforcement service
The Right Experience
for the Job
McNeal’s time as a Texas Ranger, which required handling complex investigations and sensitive cases, has prepared him to remain neutral and ethical while making difficult decisions based on facts and the law.
- Deep respect for the rule of law
- Proven track record of integrity
- Balance of compassion with accountability
- Clear understanding of local court importance
- Commitment to fair and respectful proceedings
- Neutral and ethical decision-making
“A good Justice of the Peace ensures that court proceedings are efficient, understandable, and respectful. My background allows me to balance compassion with accountability, ensuring that the court is both firm and fair.”
– Stacy McNeal, Lamar County Justice of the Peace Candidate
Why Justice of the Peace?
The Justice of the Peace court is often the public’s primary interaction with the justice system regarding family, property, and personal rights. McNeal’s experience handling complex investigations and sensitive cases has prepared him to remain neutral and ethical while making difficult decisions based on facts and the law.
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| Last Day to Register | February 2, 2026 |
| Early Voting Begins | February 17, 2026 |
| Early Voting Ends | February 27, 2026 |
| Election Day | March 3, 2026 |