Tarrant County, Texas

Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

One candidate is tracked for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ricky Rodriguez. Candidate information follows official Tarrant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

An open seat; only one nominee prints in November.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Texas › Tarrant County › Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Ricky Rodriguez

Republican

Top priorities

Investing in roads and supporting law enforcement
Running a cost-effective, fiscally responsible court
Delivering timely decisions through lean management and transparency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rodriguez began his career as a janitor at Bell Helicopter before advancing to a purchasing role, then worked overnight shifts at an Amazon fulfillment center while earning a political science degree from the University of North Texas, per the campaign site. He later served as Executive Director of the Tarrant County Republican Party and as a North Richland Hills City Council member, and now works as a licensed realtor and insurance agent, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 in 2026?

When is the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Tarrant County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Tarrant County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ricky Rodriguez, full profile Official Texas election office