Some of the most important safeguards in county government are not found in a single office, software system or financial policy. They are found in the way independently elected and appointed officials carry out their individual responsibilities while communicating and working together. That was the focus of one of the Read more
Texas is growing at an extraordinary pace, and some of the newest development arriving in our communities looks very different from the traditional subdivisions, shopping centers and industrial projects counties have dealt with for decades. Massive data centers, utility-scale solar projects, battery facilities and the power infrastructure necessary to support Read more
Transportation infrastructure is one of those areas where federal policy quickly becomes a local responsibility. That was the central theme of an especially timely session I attended at the 2026 Texas Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Austin: “Miles of Opportunity: Reauthorization, Federal Investment, and the Road Ahead for Texas Read more
One of the most practical sessions I attended at the 2026 Texas Association of Counties Legislative Conference in Austin carried an appropriately memorable title: “From Pennies to Policy: Operational Impacts on Texas Counties.” The discussion was an excellent reminder that legislation and regulatory decisions do not end when a bill Read more
On Tuesday, August 25, I joined community leaders, transportation professionals, and members of the Fort Bend Regional Partnership for “Building Tomorrow: Mobility Bond Update,” an important discussion about the transportation projects shaping our county’s future. Fort Bend County Engineer Stacy Slawinski, P.E., and Assistant County Engineer Ike Akinwande Jr., P.E., Read more
I am honored to announce that the Texas Latino Conservatives PAC has endorsed my campaign for re-election as Fort Bend County Treasurer. This endorsement is especially meaningful because Texas Latino Conservatives is committed to increasing civic participation, developing conservative leaders and advancing the values of hard work, faith, family and Read more
It was an honor to attend the India Culture Center’s celebration of India’s 80th Independence Day on Sunday, August 23, at the Stafford Centre. This year’s theme “Two Nations, Two Milestones, One Celebration” also recognized the 250th anniversary of American independence. The tremendous attendance reflected the strength and vitality of Read more
On Saturday, August 22, I had the pleasure of attending the Missouri City Police Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” event at the H-E-B on Highway 6. It was a welcoming morning filled with conversation, fellowship and a shared commitment to keeping our community safe and connected. Coffee with a Cop Read more
One of the best parts of serving Fort Bend County is seeing firsthand what happens when businesses, nonprofit organizations, health providers, volunteers, and community leaders come together around a common purpose. I had that opportunity Saturday, August 22, when I attended the Ready, Set, Thrive! Back to School Health & Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | AUGUST 19, 2026 Media Contact: Bill Rickert | media@rickert.com Fort Bend Business Coalition Endorses Bill Rickert for Re-Election as County Treasurer Pro-business organization recognizes Rickert’s commitment to responsible government, sound financial stewardship and a strong Fort Bend economy FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS – Fort Bend County Read more