Personal Background

Bill Fairbrother has been a resident of Williamson County since 1995. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in Mathematics from Indiana University.

Meet Bill Fairbrother

William Fairbrother earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and computer science from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in mathematics from Indiana University.

For more than two years, he has served as Chief Deputy and as Executive Assistant to County Clerk Nancy Rister, gaining valuable leadership experience and insight into the office’s operations.

Fairbrother brings over three years of experience working in the Williamson County Clerk’s office. During this time, he established and now oversees the call center, a development that has led to increased productivity across all departments and improved customer service.

Bill Fairbrother has been a resident of Williamson County since 1995. He has earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in Mathematics from Indiana University. His professional background includes over twenty years in the technology industry, active involvement in political campaigns, and participation in several volunteer political roles following his graduation.

William Fairbrother serves as chief deputy and executive assistant to County Clerk Nancy Rister in the Williamson County Clerk’s Office. He oversees the office’s call center and has worked in the technology industry.

William serves as chief deputy and executive assistant to County Clerk Nancy Rister in the Williamson County Clerk’s Office. He oversees the office’s call center and has worked in the technology industry.

2026 Texas General Election

Plans to collaborate with county clerk staff to maintain consistent daily operations during a leadership transition.

Fairbrother has emphasized his commitment to a smooth transition in leadership should he be elected. He intends to collaborate closely with the office staff to ensure the consistency of daily operations is maintained.

Prioritizes accurate and prompt handling of vital records, Court at Law records, and Commissioners Court records.

His passion for the work of the County Clerk’s office is clear, and he looks forward to continuing to provide exceptional service to the citizens of Williamson County. Ensuring the accurate, prompt, and correct handling of vital records, Court at Law records, Commissioners Court records, and other important responsibilities remains his primary objective.

As of July 22, 2026, Bill Fairbrother’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As of July 22, 2026, William Fairbrother’s website did not contain information on this issue.

William Fairbrother

- Plans to collaborate with county clerk staff to maintain consistent daily operations during a leadership transition.
- Prioritizes accurate and prompt handling of vital records, Court at Law records, and Commissioners Court records.

William Fairbrother has a bachelor 27s degree in mathematics and computer science from Baylor University and a master 27s degree in mathematics from Indiana University. He has lived in Williamson County since 1995.

Bill is the chief deputy clerk for Williamson County. He has worked in the Williamson County Clerk's office for over three years. Before joining the clerk's office, he worked in the technology industry for over twenty years. 

Deputy County Clerk files for County Clerk race

Bill Fairbrother has formally declared his candidacy for Williamson County Clerk in the 2026 Republican Primary election. He has served as Chief Deputy and Executive Assistant to County Clerk Nancy Rister for more than two years. He has contributed to the Williamson County Clerk's office for over three years.

Commits to maintaining excellence, efficiency, and customer service in administration, building on the legacy of Nancy Rister.

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- Serves as clerk of county’s commissioners court, attending and recording all sessions, as well as holding all records associated with the Court. Also assists county judge in court agenda preparation and posting notice for each meeting, along with other services requested by the Court.
- Works with judges, defendants, jurors, and attorneys of various courts, doing things like filing cases, issuing processes, maintaining minutes of court proceedings, collecting costs and fines, and arranging for commitments and appeals.
Administers all county and state elections as chief elections officer, except when the Commissioners Court has the tax assessor-collector or county elections administrator do that.
- Can serve as county recorder, where they determine whether a document is suitable for filing.They maintain documents like birth, death, and marriage certificates and real estate records, and act as a liaison to the Vital Statistics Section of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- County clerks are elected through partisan, county-wide elections 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 county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county clerks range from $42,000 to $183,999, set by the county’s commissioners court.

Serves as clerk of county court and commissioners court.