Harmon Rhea

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- 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.

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County Commissioner

Emileigh Crouch

Walter Ley

Supports keeping property taxes low while maintaining essential services.

Supports tax exemptions for first-time homeowners, seniors, and the disabled, and advocates for lower property tax rates.

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

Increased the sheriff's office budget by $12 million and added 15 new positions.

Supports investing in "critical infrastructure to keep communities connected and prepared for responsible growth."