Kaufman County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
This seat represents Precinct 2, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Deciding small-claims cases
- Handling evictions, in many states
- Ruling on traffic and minor criminal citations, where state law allows
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Republican · Incumbent
Amy M. Tarno is a Kaufman County justice of the peace who worked almost 20 years as a civil paralegal and has taught other justices of the peace in Texas. She says her priorities are youth programs, such as truancy and diversion programs, and making the court work better.
Records: Legal Competence 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Democratic
Marcus Henderson has a background in law enforcement and is a first-time political candidate. As of October 2026, we found no public statement of his priorities.
Sources: kaufmancounty.net2