Sherman Krause
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 43
- Total speaking time
- 5:03:50
- Avg per meeting
- 7:04
- Segments
- 4760
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 County Budget Planning
Maintains the county tax rate at $0.305015 per $100 of valuation while funding a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for employees and 2% for law enforcement.
Outdoor Burn Ban
Reduces potential emergency response and wildfire suppression costs.
Canyon Lake Boat Ramp Access
Funded through existing county park and recreation allocations with federal coordination.
Road Infrastructure
Costs associated with emergency response and road maintenance are ongoing.
Youth Sports Park Improvements & Funding Swaps
Requires initial capital investment for park facility construction, offset by low ongoing maintenance costs.
Subdivision Regulation Updates
Releases of surety bonds and acceptance of roads into the county maintenance system affect long-term county road maintenance obligations.
Jail and Tax Office Capital Projects
Will require significant future capital bonding and construction expenditures.
Conservation Land Acquisition
A $30 million loan with up to $4.5 million in principal forgiveness, costing approximately $1.3 million annually in debt service.
Emergency Alert System Implementation
The agreement provides access to a federal system, though specific operational costs were not detailed.
Jail Staffing and Overtime
Monthly healthcare services reimbursement set at $296,704.05.
Emergency Services District Board Nomination Policy
None.
Grant Applications for Specialty Courts and Juvenile Programs
Accepts over $230,000 in state grant funds to support specialized court operations.
Water Availability
Substantial capital investments are required for regional water supply projects like Water Secure and infrastructure upgrades, which will impact utility rates.
Right-of-Way Fence Encroachments and Permit Appeals
None
Pre-Trial Release Bond Supervision Program Impact
Saved the county an estimated $1.6 million to $5 million in jail operational costs by reducing inmate bed-days.
Septic Permit Fee Waiver Policy
Involved a waiver request of approximately $300 in county permitting fees.
Public Health Surveillance
Secures continued state grant funding for local public health emergency preparedness operations.
2026 Comal County Budget and 2025 Property Tax Rate Adoption
Proposes a tax rate increase from approximately 26.4 cents to 30.5 cents per $100 valuation, generating a total tax levy of $123 million.
County Administrator Reorganization
Reclassification of position 051-534-001 from E18 to E20 with no immediate budget amendment required.
Road Improvement Program
Will incur engineering consulting costs to be determined through the RFQ process, potentially laying groundwork for future bond initiatives.
Decisions during term (812)
Recorded while Krause was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Claims
Approval of Amendment to Plat of Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard, Unit 30
Approval of Amendment to Plat of Canyon Lake Shores, Unit No. 1
Approval of Amendment to Plat of Clear Water Estates, Unit 1
Approval of Amendment to Plat of Mystic Shores, Unit Seventeen
Accept Construction of Roads within Mayfair - Maytown Dr
Approval of Change Order #41 for Public Health/EOC Project
Approval of PHEP Grant Contract Renewal Application
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-03 for SAFE Program Grant
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-04 for Accountability Court Program Grant
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-05 for Challenge Court Program Grant
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-06 for Mental Health Court Grant
Approval of Order #558 Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
Approval of TAC HEBP Interlocal Agreement for EAP Services
Approval of 2026 Comal County Wellness Werks Incentive Program
Approval of Catapult Health 2026 Virtual Checkup Addendum
Approval of Evaluation Committee for RFQ 2026-520
Approval of 2025 Comal County Racial Profiling and Analysis Report
Approval of Amended Job Description for Veteran Services Officer/Director
AgriLife Extension Agreement and Line-Item Transfer
Voting record (17)
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approve Action Agenda Item #14
Approval of TAC HEBP Interlocal Agreement for EAP Services
approve Action Agenda Item #27 with the correction related to Precinct 1
Joint Resolution #2025-29: ESD Nomination Process
Expressed concern that the resolution formally excludes the County Judge from nomination input and questioned the necessity of a formal resolution over an updated spreadsheet.
approve Action Agenda Item #14
Resolution for Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance
Supported because the program offers flood control options alongside land and recharge area conservation.
make an amendment to make building it contingent on actually getting the grant
USTA Tennis Venue Services Inquiry Form Approval
approve Action Agenda Item #27
approve amendment number one to the 2026 Comal County Budget
Adoption of 2026 Comal County Budget (Amendment No. 1 and Budget as Amended)
Realignment of 2025 Salary for County Court at Law No. 3
amend the proposed salaries for Elected Constables Precinct 1, 2, 3, and 4 to $89,536 and set the additional public hearings for the salaries of Elected Officials and the Proposed Budget during the Re
Amend Proposed Constable Salaries and Set Public Hearings
Approve Line-Item Transfer for Judicial Pay Increases (SB 293)
The action by the State included the supplement that the state pays me... I will abstain from voting on this item since it involves my salary.