Hank Dugie

Commissioner, Precinct 32025-2028

About

Hank Dugie's primary platform priority was the abolition of the Galveston County Treasurer's office, arguing for the elimination of the position to streamline county government. He successfully pursued this goal by working with state officials and voters to dissolve the office he was elected to hold.

Campaign promises (1)

transparency
Hank Dugie campaigned on the platform of eliminating the office of the Galveston County Treasurer.
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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 13
Total speaking time: 5:02
Avg per meeting: 0:23
Segments: 78

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Top issues during term (12)(General)

medium↑Dec 2025[12]

law enforcement oversight

Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal fees or potential liability costs if the department's leadership issues continue to escalate.

high↑Jan 2026[12]

South Kemah Drive and Prairie Street Engineering Projects

Funded via 2019 road bonds and 2025 mobility and drainage bond allocations.

critical↓Jan 2025[5]

Jail Access Control System

Details of the contract costs were included in the agenda packet attachments.

high↑Jun 2026[5]

homelessness policy

This pivot likely means a shift in how tax dollars are allocated, moving away from expensive 'all-in' programs toward more sustainable, long-term maintenance budgets.

high↓Apr 2025[2]

Law Enforcement Compensation

The county is funding vehicle and equipment setup, while the dogs themselves are funded by donations.

high↓Dec 2025[1]

THC regulation

Protects local maritime economic interests and pilotage revenues.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

master-planned community approval

This massive project will pump serious money into local tax coffers, but expect your property taxes or infrastructure costs to feel the squeeze as the city scrambles to support it.

medium→Apr 2026[0]

THC regulation enforcement

Local business owners face potential revenue loss or total closure, while the city could see a drop in tax income from these retail outlets.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

county legal department restructuring

It could cost taxpayers extra if the county has to scramble to hire and fund a whole new batch of staff for the department.

high↓Feb 2026[0]

public corruption

Taxpayer money is now at risk as the city faces potential legal fees and the costs of a leadership transition.

medium→Jun 2026[0]

data center regulation

These centers use a ton of electricity, so your local utility bills could fluctuate depending on how much strain they put on the grid.

high→Mar 2026[0]

desalination plant proposal

Expect your monthly water bills to climb as the city covers the massive construction and operational costs of this high-tech facility.

Moved or seconded (37)

Motions Dugie 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.

movedpassed 5-02026-08-31
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-48
secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31
Motion to approve that contract be awarded to Committee, Pattillo, Brown, & Hill, LLP, as recommended
secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-78 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie with the exception of item(s): #25, #26, #27, #28, #29.
secondedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
movedpassed2026-08-03
Motion to approve by Commissioner Dugie, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be taken by the Court.
secondedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Motion to approve by Commissioner Dugie, seconded by County Judge Henry that the above action be taken by the Court.
secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded to Coburn Supply Company, Inc., as recommended.
secondedpassed2026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded to Azelis US Holdings, Inc. dba ADAPCO, LLC, as recommended.
secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded to Crescent Engineering Co., Inc. dba Crescent Electric, as recommended.
secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-50 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie with the exception of item(s): #13, #23, #48, and #49.
secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded to SLSCO LTD, as recommended.
secondedpassed 5-02026-07-20
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
secondedpassed 5-02026-07-06
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded to TUCON, LLC, as recommended.
secondedpassed 5-02026-06-29
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
secondedpassed 5-02026-06-22
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
secondedpassed 5-02026-06-22
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.
secondedpassed 3-02026-06-08
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.