Tom Wilder

Republican Incumbent

On ballot as: Tom Wilder
Current role: Tarrant County District Clerk (since 1995; first elected 1994)
Background: Attended the University of Dallas (1961–1963) (per his candidate questionnaire)
Attended the University of North Texas (1964–1965) (per his candidate questionnaire)
Former operator, The Wilder Company, a commercial real estate company (22 years)
Age 82, per his candidate questionnaire (October 2026)
Experience: Board, Texas District Court Alliance; Tarrant County Bar Association Pro Bono Committee (per candidate)
Ran for Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 3 (1984) (per his candidate questionnaire)
Top priorities: "Complete replacement of Court Case Management System (JIMS)"
"Renovate Justice Center"
"Decrease Turnover of County Employees"
On the biggest issue: "Unfunded mandates from legislature and Supreme Court"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: On raising employee pay, in a candidate questionnaire: "Continue to suggest ways to increase pay without raising taxes as was done again this year."
Growth and infrastructure: Asked about the county's role in infrastructure, in a candidate questionnaire: "No ability to input on streets, water, etc."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found

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