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David L. Fuentes

Commissioner, Precinct 12017-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
13
Total speaking time
22:05
Avg per meeting
1:42
Segments
423

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Top issues during term (11)(Public Safety)

critical↓Jun 2025[26]

Sheriff's Deputy Compensation

Potential future budget adjustments if deputy salaries are increased.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Law Enforcement Grant Approvals and Vetting Certifications

Total county appropriation of $650,369.00, including local cash match contributions.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Texas Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic Partnership

Utilizes federal community services block grant funding to support local clinic logistics and services.

low↑Sep 2026[10]

VIDA 31st Anniversary Gala Quorum Attendance

None anticipated.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

General Election Personnel and Preparations

Operational expenses funded through elections department budgets and Chapter 19 funds.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

County Health Clinic Construction Projects

Net increase of $34,979.23 for the clinic construction project.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Veteran Suicide Prevention Outreach

Minimal direct cost to the county as signage is provided by the VA.

medium↑Mar 2025[5]

emergency management

Expect to see a massive spike in tax dollars diverted toward emergency repairs and long-term flood mitigation projects.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

police leadership

Recruiting and vetting a new police chief could pull some funds from the city budget for headhunters and relocation costs.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

2026 Primary Elections Polling Locations and Overtime

County funds allocated for election worker overtime pay.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

police chief retirement

The city might have to shell out cash for a nationwide executive search firm and potentially a competitive salary package to land a new chief.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Fuentes 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.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-05-12

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 18.A.1&2.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-05-12

    Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295) 23. Open Session: A

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-05-12

    approval to the Commissioner's Court - Consent Agenda, except items pulled for discussion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 23.I.1.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 24.B.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 9.E.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 23.E.2.A,B,&C.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 23.B.4.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-04-14

    approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the removal of Consent Agenda Items 3.A.1&2

  • movedpassed 4-02026-04-14

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 17.A.1&2.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 16.A.2., as ranked.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 16.A.1.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B., pending legal revie…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 25.B.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-03-17

    2026 Investment Policy

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02026-03-17

    Requesting approval for entering an Agreement for Possession and use with Lien Yoder and Santo Rodriguez, as it pertains to our Mayberry & Glasscock Drainage Improvement Project, a…

  • movedpassed2026-03-17

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE– CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 20.C.2.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-03-17

    Closing Documents - Parcel 2

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02026-03-17

    Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 and related items 8.A.4-9

  • movedpassed 4-02026-03-17

    Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 and Application for Payment No. 6

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.