Commissioner Precinct 2· 2023-2027
Ventura Garcia Jr.
Jim Wells County, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:03:32
- Avg per meeting
- 3:02
- Segments
- 911
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
Proposed 2026 Tax Rate and 2027 Budget Planning
Determines the total county operating budget and property tax rates for residents and businesses.
Jail Facility Evaluation
Out-of-county inmate housing exceeds $1 million annually, and a new jail facility could cost millions in capital outlay.
sewer infrastructure funding
Federal dollars are footing the bill, sparing local taxpayers from shouldering the cost of these massive infrastructure upgrades.
property tax valuation
If these valuations aren't settled, you could see a spike in your tax bill or a major cut to the programs your local schools offer.
Decisions during term (14)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Budget Amendments Consent Agenda
Approval of Budget Amendments
Adoption of FY 2027 County Budget
Ratification of Property Tax Revenue in Budget
Consent Agenda - Budget Transfers
Approve Information Technology Budget Increase
Approve Juvenile Probation Budget Increases
Consent Agenda - Budget Amendments
Table Sheriff's Office Prisoner Detention Budget Discussion
Table Year 2027 Budget Discussion
Approval of 2027 Budget Process Schedule Revision
Approval of Consent Agenda Budget Amendments
Certification and Budget Amendment for Premont Library Donation
Budget Transfer for Precinct 2
Voting record (4)(Budget)
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