A third-generation Brazoria County resident, Commissioner David Linder has proudly served the constituents of Precinct 4 on Commissioners Court since 2015. Born in the “Old Dow Community Hospital” and raised in Freeport, David graduated from Brazosport High School before attending Brazosport College and the Law Enforcement Academy in Alvin. David is a 20 year law enforcement veteran where he started as a patrolman for the City of Angleton and worked as a Deputy Constable in Brazoria County. In addition to his law enforcement career, he has over 30 years of experience as a successful business owner in the construction and retail industry along with being longtime rancher and Lifetime Member of the Brazoria County Cattleman’s Association. 

As County Commissioner, David currently serves as the liaison to the Airport, Environmental Health, Purchasing, and Child Protective Services departments addition to actively serving on numerous civic service organizations and multiple boards and committees dedicated to improving the quality of life for Brazoria County residents. 

David and his wife, Mollie, have been married for 41 years and reside in Bailey’s Prairie. They are proud parent of Justin Linder and his wife Sarah, Ryan Linder, and Allison Christensen and husband Conner. David’s most cherished role, however, is “Paw Paw” to his four grandchildren.