I’m honored to represent this incredible organization at Dancing with the Stars and to highlight the immense impact they have on our community.

As a proud member of St. Peter St. Paul, I believe in giving back and supporting those in need. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Northwood University, which has equipped me with the skills to make a meaningful difference.

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# Paige Payne-Neal | Alliance For Children

I’m Paige Payne-Neal, a proud wife and mother to grown boys, and I’m excited to be a part of Dancing with the Stars. I have the privilege of serving as the Chief Operating Officer at The Welch Law Firm while also working in marketing at Arlington Today.

# Paige Payne-Neal | Alliance For Children

I’m Paige Payne-Neal, a proud wife and mother to grown boys, and I’m excited to be a part of Dancing with the Stars. I have the privilege of serving as the Chief Operating Officer at The Welch Law Firm while also working in marketing at Arlington Today. My career has always been driven by a deep commitment to community service, which is reflected in my involvement as a board member for the Alliance for Children.

Paige Payne-Neal earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Northwood University. She is a wife and mother, a member of St. Peter St. Paul, and a board member of Alliance for Children.

Paige is a chief operating officer of Welch Law Firm

2026 Texas General Election

Now a proud Arlington resident and COO of Welch Law Firm with 20 years in family and commercial real estate, Paige brings practical expertise to her campaign for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 7. Her story reflects common sense and compassion for families facing challenges.

Paige Payne Neal for JP7 | Election; Justice of the Peace

Overcame personal hardships as a single mom while pursuing higher education and career growth

20 years of experience in family law and commercial real estate, focusing on supportive legal solutions

Active in community outreach, including Alliance for Children and local events

Committed to community-based initiatives and advocating for fair principles in Tarrant County

Ready to apply COO efficiency to handle high-volume cases with empathy and fairness

Serves as chief operating officer of Welch Law Firm and cites 20 years of experience in family law and commercial real estate.

- Serves as chief operating officer of Welch Law Firm and cites 20 years of experience in family law and commercial real estate.

Legal Experience

Efficient Court System
Improving Workflow
As COO with extensive legal operations experience, Paige will streamline court workflows to handle high-volume cases efficiently and reduce wait times. She plans to introduce modern tools for case management, staff training for empathy-driven service, and clear procedures that cut bureaucracy. This ensures faster resolutions for truancy, evictions, and small claims, saving taxpayer dollars while delivering justice that respects people's time and struggles.

Truancy

Addressing Truancy
Truancy affects families and futures, often stemming from deeper issues like financial hardship or unstable homes. Paige knows this firsthand from her own journey of working multiple jobs through school. She will implement supportive interventions that connect families with resources, encourage parental involvement, and partner with schools to reduce absences. Her goal is prevention over punishment, ensuring every child has access to education as a pathway to success without overburdening working parents.

Evictions

Handling Evictions
Evictions disrupt lives, especially for single parents and low-income families facing bill uncertainties Paige has experienced. Drawing from her real estate expertise, she will promote fair processes that include mediation, resource referrals for housing assistance, and landlord-tenant education. Paige commits to compassionate rulings that balance property rights with human dignity, aiming to minimize homelessness and foster stable communities through proactive support rather than reactive measures.

Plans to streamline court workflows with case-management tools, staff training, and clear procedures to reduce wait times in high-volume cases.

Plans to address truancy through family resource connections, parental involvement, and school partnerships, prioritizing prevention over punishment.

Plans to promote fair eviction processes through mediation, housing-assistance referrals, and landlord-tenant education.

- Plans to streamline court workflows with case-management tools, staff training, and clear procedures to reduce wait times in high-volume cases.
- Plans to address truancy through family resource connections, parental involvement, and school partnerships, prioritizing prevention over punishment.
- Plans to promote fair eviction processes through mediation, housing-assistance referrals, and landlord-tenant education.

Judicial Administration

Overcame personal hardships as a single mom while pursuing higher education and career growth

20 years of experience in family law and commercial real estate, focusing on supportive legal solutions

Active in community outreach, including Alliance for Children and local events

Committed to community-based initiatives and advocating for fair principles in Tarrant County

Ready to apply COO efficiency to handle high-volume cases with empathy and fairness

"True justice begins with compassion and common sense. It ensures every voice in Tarrant County is heard, every case is handled efficiently, and our values of liberty and integrity guide us forward."

Says justice should begin with "compassion and common sense" while ensuring every voice is heard and cases are handled efficiently.

Commits to compassionate eviction rulings that balance property rights with human dignity.

Prioritizes practical solutions that uphold conservative values while supporting community stability.

- Says justice should begin with "compassion and common sense" while ensuring every voice is heard and cases are handled efficiently.
- Commits to compassionate eviction rulings that balance property rights with human dignity.
- Prioritizes practical solutions that uphold conservative values while supporting community stability.

Judicial Philosophy

As of July 22, 2026, Paige Payne - Neal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Serves on the board of Alliance for Children.

- Is a member of St. Peter St. Paul.
- Serves on the board of Alliance for Children.

Community Involvement

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Paige Payne - Neal

- Says justice should begin with "compassion and common sense" while ensuring every voice is heard and cases are handled efficiently.
- Commits to compassionate eviction rulings that balance property rights with human dignity.

Paige Payne Neal's campaign for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7 is her first entry into politics.

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Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 - Republican

Has 20 years of experience in family law and commercial real estate, focusing on supportive legal solutions.

Plans to streamline court workflows to handle high-volume cases efficiently, reduce wait times, and introduce modern tools for case management, ensuring faster resolutions while respecting people's time and struggles.

Believes in delivering efficient, fair justice to transform lives and ensure success for all, with a commitment to equitable outcomes.

Active in community outreach, including the Alliance for Children and local events.

Committed to community-based initiatives and advocating for fair principles in Tarrant County.

Paige attended Northwood University. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in business administration from Northwood University.

Paige is the chief operating officer at Welch Law Firm. She works at Welch Law Firm, where she brings 20 years of experience in family law and commercial real estate.

Paige Payne-Neal's campaign for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, is her first entry into politics.

Paige attended Northwood University. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University and a master's degree in business administration from Northwood University.

Paige is the chief operating officer at Welch Law Firm. She works at Welch Law Firm, where she oversees operations for attorneys handling family law and commercial real estate cases, drawing on 20 years of experience.

Paige Payne-Neal's campaign for Tarrant Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 7, is her first entry into politics.

Plans to streamline court workflows to efficiently handle high-volume cases, reduce wait times, and introduce modern tools for case management, while ensuring fairness and respect for individuals' time and struggles.

Paige Payne-Neal has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration and a master 27s degree in business administration from Northwood University. She lives in Arlington, Texas.

Paige is the chief operating officer (COO) of Welch Law Firm. She previously worked two jobs while earning her bachelor's and master's degrees. 

Paige is currently a justice of the peace for Tarrant County, Precinct 7.

Plans to streamline court workflows to handle high-volume cases efficiently, reduce wait times, and introduce modern tools for case management, while ensuring faster resolutions and delivering justice that respects people's time and struggles.

Plans to implement supportive interventions that connect families with resources, encourage parental involvement, and prioritize prevention over punishment to ensure every child has access to education.

Paige is the chief operating officer (COO) of Welch Law Firm. She has 20 years of experience in family law and commercial real estate. Paige previously worked two jobs while earning her bachelor's and master's degrees. 

Paige is currently a justice of the peace for Tarrant County's Precinct 7.

Supports community involvement through outreach efforts with the Alliance for Children and participation in local events.

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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.