Tommy Hammond
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 1:11:31
- Avg per meeting
- 2:45
- Segments
- 1242
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Top issues during term (20)
2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget
Increases total county salary and benefits expenditures for elected officials in the upcoming fiscal year.
Road Infrastructure Quality
Minimal cost for signage installation.
Emergency Medical Services Funding
Cost of $345,500 covered by HB3000 state grant funds.
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.
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.
South Main Street Overlay Project
The plan does not commit specific funding but identifies future right-of-way needs.
Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex Development
Establishes utility fee obligations for the Westside Soccer Complex.
Texas Gatorfest 2025 Preparations
The county is waiving the mass gathering permit fee for the event.
local election
His proposed policies could shift how our tax dollars are prioritized and spent across the county.
Southeast Texas Flood Monitoring Sensor Network Renewal
Requires an annual expenditure of $12,500 for ongoing sensor maintenance.
emergency management leadership
Finding and hiring a replacement could eat into local administrative budgets depending on the salary package required to attract top talent.
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.
County-Owned Magazine Development
The initial allocation is $85,000, with an estimated annual operating cost of approximately $130,000.
Emergency Services Warehouse Expansion
The project is fully funded by the fire department's general fund.
AI-driven construction compliance
Faster approvals mean you save money on project delays and get your construction work started sooner.
Sheriff's Office Training Facility
Expenditures totaling roughly $352,000, coming in below budgeted line items.
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.
McCollum Park Expansion
Total costs include $27,047.28 for McCollum Park and $58,750.00 for electrical upgrades at other parks.
Orsted Project Wharf Tax Abatement
Tax abatement terms structured around historical ad valorem revenues and projected facility investments.
homelessness policy
The county is waiving $250 in development fees.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Hammond 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.
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Resolutions for Dr. Paulene Lewis Hopkins and Mrs. Winnie West
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
TGSCP 5400 E McKinney, LLC Economic Development Application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
2026 Salary Grievance Committee Selection
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Discuss and consider hiring a Criminal Forensic Accountant
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
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
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Approve Election Services Agreements for the May 2, 2026, Joint Special Election between Chambers County, Texas and Barbers Hill Independent School District, City of Anahuac, and the Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1.-County Clerk
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Approve TBCD utility application for installation of sanitary sewer along W Magnolia Avenue-R&B
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Approve TBCD utility application for the installation of sanitary sewer along Ninth Street- R&B
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Motion made by Tice and seconded by Hammond to transfer $20,230.00 of remaining funds from Road-2026-005 Dozer 2026 to a new capital project code to purchase Trackhoe rakes for roa…
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Approve 2026 renewal of CivicPlus Agenda and Meeting Management in the amount of $17,162.95-Technology
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Rename Old River-Winfree Community Building
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
January and February Monthly Reports-Auditor
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve payment to AH Chambers County Development, LLC in the amount of $5,607,461.09 for the Chambers County Justice Center-County Judge
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-24
Approve purchase of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for Emergency Services in the amount of $18,708.00-Emerg. Mgmt
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Enrollment in QIPP Year 10
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Approve transfer of 2013 Ford Taurus from Constable Pct. 3 to Sheriff's Office - CCSO
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Claim Docket/Check Register
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Approve May 2, 2026, Special Election Order-County Clerk
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Accept 2026 (S.B. 22) Grant Agreement for the Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Program-Co. Judge
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1122)
Recorded while Hammond was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt 2027 County Budget
Set 2026 Tax Rate at $0.439746/$100
Approve Tetra Tech Inc. as Qualified Engineering Provider
Approve Transfer for Bayer Road Improvements
Approve Road and Engineering Fund Transfers
Approve Change Order No. 6 for Carter Construction
Approve Variance Request for Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District
Authorize Grant Administration Procurement for GLO CDBG-MIT Program
Approve Anahuac Electric for Beach City Park Distribution Panel
Approve Purchase of Ambulance for Winnie Stowell EMS
Approve Revisions to Emergency Services Guidelines
Accept Chambers County Local Emergency Planning Committee Audit
Discuss and consider approving new all way stop locations in Legends Bay subdivisions for public safety
Monthly reports
Claim Docket/Check Register
Travel reimbursements and misc. expenditures
Budget amendments/transfers
Approve job descriptions
Approve payroll changes
Approve Commissioners Court minutes
Voting record (19)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore to approve the resolution authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intent to issue Chambers County, Texas Certifica
Certificates of Obligation Notice of Intent
approve a change order in the amount of $7,113.00 to upgrade the quad outlets from a plastic to a metal cover at Winnie Stowell Park.
Change Order for Winnie Stowell Park Outlets
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Dagley to deny the motion to approve the 2026 HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax) fund application for Trinity Valley Exposition as
Deny Trinity Valley Exposition HOT Fund Application
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Dagley to reallocate $297,537 from CO24-Golf Course upgrades to CO24-Parks-004/008 Jim Silva/Don Mcleod Park Improvements.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Dagley to approve Tarkett Sports for the construction of turfing the infields at both Jim Silva Sports Complex and Don McL
Reallocate Golf Course Funds to Park Improvements
Approve Tarkett Sports Turf Contract
Viewed the expenditure as a luxury item rather than a core infrastructure priority.
Reallocate Funds for Excavator Purchase
Wanted clarification on fund sources and expressed concern about pulling money from a recycling project nearing permit approval.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore to deny motion to reallocate $297,537.00 from CO23-Maint-013 Admin Building Design to CO24-Parks-008 Jim Silva Park I
allocate an additional 10 percent contract contingency as tariff relief for all accepted project proposals. Concept duration to be determined upon market stabilization.
Contract Contingency for Tariff Relief
Voiced opposition to adding arbitrary contingency funds that inflate project costs and architect fees.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice to select Kirksey Architecture for engineering and architectural services for the new East Annex project based on RFQ
Accept Orsted Project Wharf Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Application
Select Kirksey Architecture for East Annex Project
Voted against selecting the firm during the initial discussion/fee review.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore to declare the 2-acre tract conveyed to the Pine Island School District by R.J. Barrow as surplus and hire a relator
Surplus Sale of 2-Acre Pine Island School District Tract
Abstained from voting on the surplus property sale.