What life experiences have helped you in your role as JP?
My previous experience as a civil paralegal for almost 20 years gave me the tools needed to be in the role that I’m in today. Since becoming a JP, I’ve had the opportunity to teach other JPs across the state and that experience has taught me so much as well.

Justice in the People’s Court: Judge Amy Tarno on Serving Forney as Justice of the Peace

Amy M. Tarno previously worked as a civil paralegal for nearly 20 years.

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
Kaufman County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
Judge Amy Tarno
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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 | Kaufman County

Amy Tarno serves as Kaufman County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 | Kaufman County, TX

2026 Texas General Election

My previous experience as a civil paralegal for almost 20 years gave me the tools needed to be in the role that I’m in today. Since becoming a JP, I’ve had the opportunity to teach other JPs across the state and that experience has taught me so much as well.

Worked as a civil paralegal for almost 20 years.

Taught other justices of the peace across the state.

- Taught other justices of the peace across the state.

Legal Experience

What would you like the public to know about your JP court?
I would like the public to know that I work hard for them every day. I consistently look for ways to improve the court and its functionality. Currently, I’m working on programs to help juveniles in our county. My court handles the new Juvenile Diversion Program that went into effect on January 1st and we also handle all of the Truancy cases for Kaufman County.

I would like the public to know that I work hard for them every day. I consistently look for ways to improve the court and its functionality. Currently, I’m working on programs to help juveniles in our county. My court handles the new Juvenile Diversion Program that went into effect on January 1st and we also handle all of the Truancy cases for Kaufman County.

Helps people who do not have lawyers navigate the judicial system.

JP Courts involve a lot of pro se (parties without lawyers), how does this impact your role as Judge?
It can make things a little difficult, but helping others navigate our judicial system has always been a specialty of mine.

Works to improve court functionality and develop programs for juveniles in Kaufman County.

- Works to improve court functionality and develop programs for juveniles in Kaufman County.

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As of July 22, 2026, Amy M Tarno did not have a website or any information online.

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Amy M Tarno

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Amy is the Justice of the Peace for Kaufman County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 2 in Texas. She works at the Kaufman County JP Court, where she handles minor civil and criminal cases including traffic violations, small claims, debt claims, and evictions, and she acts as a magistrate to sign warrants and set bail. She previously worked as a civil paralegal for almost 20 years.

Amy M. Tarno (Kaufman County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 ...

Amy M. Tarno's campaign for Kaufman County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

Believes her experience as a civil paralegal has helped her as a justice of the peace.

Believes the most significant challenge for Kaufman County Justice of the Peace courts is "the unprecedented population growth over the last several years."

Said, "I would say the most important quality is integrity. Integrity is the cornerstone of our judicial system."

Supports juvenile programs, such as the new Juvenile Diversion Program and truancy cases for Kaufman County.

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- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.