Texas Record
Chambers County, Texas
RD

Ryan Dagley

Commissioner, Precinct 4January 2023 to January 2027

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Jan 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
40
Total speaking time
2:49:05
Avg per meeting
4:14
Segments
3871

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Sep 2025[49]

2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget

Increases total county salary and benefits expenditures for elected officials in the upcoming fiscal year.

critical↓Jan 2025[41]

Road Infrastructure Quality

Minimal cost for signage installation.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

surveillance camera policy

Buying, maintaining, and reviewing these camera systems could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny if the county decides to install or scrap them.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Justice Center and County Jail Liability Insurance

Could require an additional $1 million annually in staffing and overtime if the jail dormitory must be opened.

high↓Mar 2025[13]

South Main Street Overlay Project

The plan does not commit specific funding but identifies future right-of-way needs.

high↓Jul 2025[10]

Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex Development

Establishes utility fee obligations for the Westside Soccer Complex.

high↓Aug 2025[8]

Texas Gatorfest 2025 Preparations

The county is waiving the mass gathering permit fee for the event.

medium↓Jun 2026[6]

local election

His proposed policies could shift how our tax dollars are prioritized and spent across the county.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Southeast Texas Flood Monitoring Sensor Network Renewal

Requires an annual expenditure of $12,500 for ongoing sensor maintenance.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

emergency management leadership

Finding and hiring a replacement could eat into local administrative budgets depending on the salary package required to attract top talent.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

South Main Street Overlay Project

The project costs approximately $1.39 million, with Gulf Coast's bid running about $21,000 higher than the absolute lowest bidder.

medium↓Jul 2025[3]

County-Owned Magazine Development

The initial allocation is $85,000, with an estimated annual operating cost of approximately $130,000.

high↓Jan 2025[3]

Emergency Services Warehouse Expansion

The project is fully funded by the fire department's general fund.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

AI-driven construction compliance

Faster approvals mean you save money on project delays and get your construction work started sooner.

high↓Jan 2024[2]

election integrity

Taxpayers might be on the hook for the costs of potential audits or special elections if the fraud is found to be widespread.

medium↓Feb 2025[2]

McCollum Park Expansion

Total costs include $27,047.28 for McCollum Park and $58,750.00 for electrical upgrades at other parks.

high↓Mar 2025[2]

Orsted Project Wharf Tax Abatement

Tax abatement terms structured around historical ad valorem revenues and projected facility investments.

medium↓Jun 2026[1]

homelessness policy

The county is waiving $250 in development fees.

medium↓Jan 2025[1]

County Official Bonds

The cost of these bonds is a standard administrative expense for the county.

medium↓Aug 2025[1]

Purchasing Policy Reform

This change will save administrative time and resources by reducing the number of items requiring court action.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Dagley personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Bayer Road Repairs

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Discuss and consider approval of CPR-007 to Carter Construction in the amount of $6,750.00 to provide a Musco laydown area at the Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Discuss and consider approval of CPR-008 to Carter Construction in the amount of $1,394.51 for card reader changes at the Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-05-12

    Discuss and consider allocation of funding for additional storm protection at emergency services building, in the amount of $56,085.03

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-04-14

    Discuss and consider approval of Change Proposal Request 006 to add an AV outpost outlet in the Community Center at the new Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex in the amount of $964.66

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-04-14

    Discuss and consider budget increase in materials testing by Science Engineering, LTD for Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex in the amount of $25,000.00

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-04-14

    Discuss and consider approval of additional services by Musco Sports Lighting, LLC in the amount of $54,650.00 at the new Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex for upgrades to light tower base drilling methods related to unexpected groundwater intrusion

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-04-14

    Discuss and consider the sale/purchase of real property-Executive Session

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-04-14

    Discuss and consider approving an Agreement of Purchase and sale between Chambers County, Texas and Angel Brothers, Properties, LLC to acquire approximately 12.584 acres of land for drainage infrastructure and improvements and related terms and conditions thereof and authority, County Judge, Jimmy S

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-03-24

    Sheriff's Office Training Facility CMAR

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-03-10

    Abbe Lift Station Easement

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-03-10

    Discuss and consider approving going out for RFP (Request for Proposal) for Port-a-cans throughout Chambers County Page 1 of 545

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-10

    East-West Corridor #4 Right-of-Way

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-03-10

    Vegetation Spraying Bid

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-02-24

    Discuss and consider Proclamation recognizing March 2026 as American Red Cross Month

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-01-27

    Chambers Parkway Bidding

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-01-27

    Langston Road Right-of-Way Transfer

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-01-13

    Woodland Acres Drainage Bids

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-01-13

    Beach City Memorial Park Naming

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2025-12-23

    Discuss and consider Abundia Global Impact Group LLC / Project Firefly Economic Development Program Application

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (1122)

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