James Branch has lived in Rockwall County for over two decades. He and his wife enjoy riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles together. 

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Jame's currently is the Secretary of the Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation and a member of the Rockwall County Transportation Consortium. He has also served as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor Pro Tem for Royse.

James is currently a member of the Royse City Council. He was first elected in 2009.

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Supports an honest, accountable government that provides essential services without increasing taxes and has a record of balancing budgets.

Supports an "honest, accountable government that provides essential services without increasing taxes"

- Supports an "honest, accountable government that provides essential services without increasing taxes"

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, James Branch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Supports law enforcement, first responders, and veterans, emphasizing that safe communities rely on strong support for those who serve.

Emphasizes that "safe communities rely on strong support for those who serve."

- Emphasizes that "safe communities rely on strong support for those who serve."

Public Safety

Believes it's time to focus on roads, traffic relief, and smart growth that protects families and quality of life.

Believes it is time to "focus on roads, traffic relief, and smart growth that protects families and quality of life."

- Believes it is time to "focus on roads, traffic relief, and smart growth that protects families and quality of life."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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James Branch

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.