Rick Barnes
Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector
A longtime Tarrant County resident and fifth-generation Texan, Rick Barnes serves as the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector. A Fort Worth native and proud Gladney baby, he built two successful businesses — a leadership consulting firm and an insurance agency — before dedicating himself to public service. He and his wife, Sheila, married 36 years, are active in their church and community and volunteer with The WARM Place, which provides grief support for children across the area.
- Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector
- Chairman, Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors (elected 2025)
- Former Chairman, Tarrant County Republican Party (2019–2023)
- Former Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Keller (2014–2017)
- Texas Tech University graduate; master’s degree from TCU
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