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Atascosa County, Texas
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George "Butch" Pawelek

Commissioner, Precinct 32025-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
5:11
Avg per meeting
1:18
Segments
84

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Top issues during term (18)

critical↑Feb 2025[28]

Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget and Property Tax Rate

Ongoing salary allocations within existing departmental budgets.

critical↓Jul 2026[24]

Transparency in Industrial Development

The proposed decommissioning bonds would require developers to post 125% of cleanup costs upfront.

high↑Apr 2026[17]

Public Defender's Office Operations

Brings in $1,881,010.00 in state grant funds with a multi-county match up to $940,504.00.

high→Aug 2026[16]

Road Maintenance

Developer will hold a 24-month maintenance bond for Verdi Woods Drive.

high↑Feb 2025[11]

Subdivision Plats and Utility Infrastructure Permits

Includes $28,700 for the Precinct 1 steel frame structure and related architectural and utility costs.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Precinct 4 Equipment Upgrade

Net cost of $69,987.04 to the Road and Bridge Precinct 4 budget.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Elected Officials' Salaries and Compensation

Determines compensation levels for elected county and precinct officials for fiscal year 2027.

medium↓Feb 2026[9]

Jourdanton Chamber of Commerce July 4th Celebration

The request is for a $10,000 donation from the county budget.

critical↑Jan 2025[9]

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Personnel

Expanding the jail would be a significant capital expense, but potentially cheaper than the current cost of farming out inmates.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

local government updates

While a new coffee shop brings in local business, delays on the Lytle water tower could lead to unexpected costs and infrastructure headaches.

critical↓Jan 2026[3]

Precinct 4 Commissioner Vacancy

The position includes a salary, travel allowance, and detention board supplement.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Teen Dating Violence Awareness

medium↓Nov 2025[1]

Meals on Wheels FY 2026 Funding

$15,000 county contribution budgeted for fiscal year 2026.

high↓Nov 2025[1]

Cowboy Connect Fixed Route Transit Funding

$135,652 total financial contribution for FY 2026, split into two $67,826 installments due November 2025 and April 2026.

high↓Feb 2025[1]

County Website Modernization

$106,051.92 expenditure for software licensing.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Illegal Tire Dumping

The cost of cleanup and potential condemnation remains to be determined.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

agricultural disaster declaration

This declaration opens up state and federal funding to help local ranchers cover the costs of testing and containment.

high↓Jun 2025[0]

public official misconduct

Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for legal proceedings and the costs associated with holding a special election or appointment process.

Decisions during term (476)

Recorded while Pawelek was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedSep 28, 2026

Verdi Woods Subdivision Final Plat and Road Adoption

approvedSep 28, 2026

Precinct 4 Equipment Trade-In and Purchase

approvedSep 28, 2026

Animal Control Interlocal Agreements

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 14, 2026

Approval of Public Safety Communications Proposal and Lease-Purchase Agreement

approvedAug 24, 2026

Approval of Outdoor Burn Ban

approvedAug 24, 2026

Animal Control Personnel Appointments

approvedAug 24, 2026

CPS Energy Right-of-Way Permits

approvedAug 24, 2026

County Clerk Personnel and Minutes Approval

approvedAug 24, 2026

IT and Equipment Lease Agreements

approvedAug 24, 2026

Juvenile Board Proposed Budget FY 2027

approvedAug 24, 2026

Judge Cude: Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the reading of the proclamation, "A Day to Remember," in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001.

approvedAug 24, 2026

Judge Cude: Amanda Hill: Camino Real Discuss and/or take appropriate action: Presentation of the Atascosa County Local Match commitment and requirements for Camino Real Community Services for Fiscal Year 2027, and approval of the same.

approvedAug 24, 2026

Judge Cude: Amanda Hill: Camino Real: Discuss and/or take appropriate action r equest for the reappointment of Laura Calvert to the Camino Real Community Services Board of Directors.

approvedAug 24, 2026

Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: a. Discuss and/or take appropriate action to accept the donation of 6 (six) backpacks from The Department of Family Protection Services to the Atascosa County Juvenile Probation Office. b. Discuss and/or take…

approvedAug 24, 2026

Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll.

approvedAug 24, 2026

Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted.

approvedAug 24, 2026

Judge Cude: Adjourn.

approved4-0Aug 13, 2026

Order November 2026 Elections

approved4-0Aug 13, 2026

Resolution Supporting State Highway 97 Improvements

approvedAug 10, 2026

Accept 2024 Audit Report

Voting record (1)

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