Gillespie County District Clerk Appointed in 2025

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McKenna M. Herbort was appointed as the Gillespie County District Clerk in February 2025 by the 216th District Judge. Herbort, a Fredericksburg native, accepted the role with a clear understanding of its responsibility and a commitment to lead with accountability, professionalism, and compassion. Her legal career began in 2017 as a legal assistant, and she earned her paralegal certification in 2020 before graduating from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Psychology.

Why it matters

Gillespie County faces serious risks and needs a battle-tested leader who will vigilantly and openly protect all residents and their property. Herbort's appointment as District Clerk is seen as a step towards providing strong leadership and accountability in the county.

The details

Herbort was born in Fredericksburg, Texas in 1973 and was one of the first one hundred children born at Hill Country Memorial Hospital. She began her legal career in 2017 as a legal assistant and earned her paralegal certification in 2020. That same year, she graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Psychology.

• Herbort was appointed as Gillespie County District Clerk in February 2025.
• Herbort began her legal career as a legal assistant in 2017.
• Herbort earned her paralegal certification in 2020.
• Herbort graduated from Texas State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Psychology.