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Patricia Burns
REPUBLICAN
Patricia Burns is running for Tarrant Probate Court Judge, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Patricia Burns earned a bachelor of arts in general studies from Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and a law degree from Texas A&M University.
Professional background
Patricia previously worked as the Associate Judge of Tarrant County Probate Court No. 2 and as an attorney at Decker Jones, P.C., where she practiced civil and probate law, and she also founded her own law firm focusing on business, tax, and probate litigation.
Political background
Patricia currently serves as the Judge for Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 in Texas. She was appointed in 2025 and previously ran for Judge of Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 in 2018, but did not win.
Legal Experience
As a probate court judge, she administers the wills and estates of deceased persons, appoints guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, commits individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction to drugs or alcohol and mental illness, issues marriage licenses, and oversees certain cases dealing with criminal conduct.
As a probate court associate judge, she oversaw cases involving estates, guardianships, and related probate matters.
As an attorney at Decker Jones, P.C., she practiced civil and probate litigation and transactional law, and she also founded her own firm focusing on business, tax, and probate litigation.
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Judicial Administration
As of January 22, 2026, Patricia Burns’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Judicial Philosophy
States that she prioritizes deciding cases based on legal principles rather than personal or political influence.
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Ethics & Conduct
As of January 22, 2026, Patricia Burns’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Community Involvement
Volunteered as the chair of Clark Educational Services, Inc. , which aims to provide financial assistance to international music students studying on scholarships and to promote music in low income elementary schools.
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