--- title: "William (Bill) P. Brandt | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-bill-p-brandt" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # William (Bill) P. Brandt Texas Precinct 3 Place 1 · Justice of the Peace ## Profile - Court: Texas Precinct 3 Place 1 - State: Texas - Role: Justice of the Peace - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### justice court remote appearances Scope: statewide In justice-court civil proceedings, the judge may allow or require electronic participation after considering case, evidence, access, and party factors; written notice must include joining and evidence-submission instructions. Evidence excerpt: A judge may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means. [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### limited criminal remote appearance Scope: statewide For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship. Evidence excerpt: If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference. [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Official roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-bill-p-brandt", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-bill-p-brandt", "name": "William (Bill) P. 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(2016) - Bachelor of Science in History and General Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1977. ### Additional information - He introduced a mediation program in 2018 and was elected Administrative Judge by his peers in 2019. - Outside the military, Brandt had a 28-year career as a FedEx pilot, retiring as a Captain in 2018. - Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1977 to 2007, achieving the rank of Colonel. - His service included active duty and reserve roles, commanding Air Expeditionary Groups in Pakistan (2003) and Iraq (2004). - He later obtained an MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2000 - Bill Brandt grew up in Grapevine, Texas, and graduated from Grapevine High School in 1973. - Stationed at the Pentagon during the September 11 attacks and managed a $4.2 billion budget in the Air Force Reserve Programs and Plans Office. - After earning his law degree, Brandt passed the Texas Bar Exam and opened his own practice, Brandt Legal Services PLLC. - Judge Bill Brandt’s career reflects a combination of military leadership, aviation expertise, legal proficiency, and community service, making him a prominent figure in Tarrant County’s judicial system. - His military honors include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, and multiple Air Force commendations and campaign medals. - His court handles civil and criminal cases, truancy, administrative hearings, evictions, debt claims, and Class C misdemeanors. - He held the role of a Line Check Airman for 10 years, received the FedEx Bravo Zulu Award for the first FedEx flight into Shenzhen, China, and was a Federal Flight Deck Officer for nine years. - Brandt is active in his local Lutheran church and serves as chairman of the board of trustees at Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy - overseeing strategic leadership for pre-K through 8th grade. - He resides in Southlake, Texas, with his wife of over 46 years, their three children, and eleven grandchildren. - Throughout his career, Brandt has received numerous awards, including the Eagle Scout Mentor Award, FedEx Bravo Zulu Award, Department of Homeland Security Federal Flight Deck Officer Service Recognition, and multiple military decorations for service and leadership. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0b7995f0d74b12852c186361) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7a6578736340dbebb75e89c7) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0fa5a7f51969f3609de00053) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.