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KC lives with his wife, Nahida, and their 5 children.

Fort Worth Report, Democrat KC Chowdhury files to run for Tarrant County tax-assessor collector

The Texan, Incumbent Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector Defeated in Republican Primary

KC is a small business owner. He previously worked for American Airlines.

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KC Chowdhury previously ran for State Representative for the Texas House of Representatives District 93 in 2022, but did not win.

As of June 9, 2025, KC Chowdhury did not have a website or any information online.

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Dedicated to "represent the Tax payers of Tarrant county."

- Emphasizes creating jobs in Texas.
- Dedicated to "represent the Tax payers of Tarrant county."

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KC Chowdhury

Rick was born in Fort Worth and currently resides in Tarrant County. He received his bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and a master's degree from Texas Christian University. Rick and his wife Sheila have been married for 35 years and attend White's Chapel Methodist Church in Southlake. He is currently the Chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party.

Rick is a business coach, leadership trainer, and former administrator at Texas Christian University. He served as Director of the North American Interfraternity Conference and held various leadership roles on 14 non-profit Boards of Directors. 

Rick Barnes previously served as Mayor Pro-Tem in Keller from 2014 to 2017. He ran for Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector in 2018 but did not win.

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Believes his business skills in financial management have prepared him for public service and leadership roles.

As Mayor Pro-Tem, supported raising the homestead exemption, lowering taxes, and improving ethics and decorum.

Promises to prioritize constituents' interests when working with taxing entities, the Tarrant Appraisal District, and government leaders.

- Believes his business skills in financial management have prepared him for public service and leadership roles.
- As Mayor Pro-Tem, supported raising the homestead exemption, lowering taxes, and improving ethics and decorum.
- Promises to prioritize constituents' interests when working with taxing entities, the Tarrant Appraisal District, and government leaders.

Supports policies that aim to reduce taxes and prevent tax increases.

Opposes using tax money to support "sanctuary cities" that do not adhere to immigration laws.

Opposes using tax money to support "sanctuary cities."

- Plans to address high property taxes.
- Supports policies that aim to reduce taxes and prevent tax increases.
- Opposes using tax money to support "sanctuary cities."

Promises to uphold fair treatment in Tarrant County.

Promises to lead the TAD Board to review property values every three years and limit appraisal increases to 5%.

Wants to review property values every three years and limit appraisal increases to 5%.

Promises to write and enforce an ethics policy for the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector's office.

Believes a commitment to ethical leadership will rebuild community trust.

Plans to address discriminatory practices, such as "the mandatory auto inspections imposed solely on Tarrant County residents."

Opposes "the mandatory auto inspections imposed solely on Tarrant County residents."

- Promises to uphold fair treatment in Tarrant County.
- Wants to review property values every three years and limit appraisal increases to 5%.
- Promises to write and enforce an ethics policy for the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector's office.
- Believes a commitment to ethical leadership will rebuild community trust.
- Opposes "the mandatory auto inspections imposed solely on Tarrant County residents."