Texas Record
Jim Wells County, TX
RKC

Renee K. Chapa

Commissioner Precinct 32025-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
17:13
Avg per meeting
2:28
Segments
200

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Mar 2026[50]

Proposed 2026 Tax Rate and 2027 Budget Planning

Total expenditures are budgeted at $26,640,045.55, raising $891,793 more in property taxes than last year, with $546,658 coming from new properties.

critical↑Feb 2026[44]

Jail Prisoner Detention and Medical Costs

Incurs daily housing fees of $75 per inmate in Nueces County and $76.45 per inmate in Bee County when contingency beds are utilized.

critical↓Jan 2026[43]

Jail Facility Evaluation

Impacts future capital improvement spending for county detention facilities.

critical↑Aug 2026[25]

Local Disaster Declarations for Drought and Screwworms

Maintains eligibility for potential state and federal disaster assistance and emergency resources.

critical→Jan 2026[22]

Public Health and Safety Services

Grant-funded acquisition of a $350,000 ambulance vehicle and equipment.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

GLO Storm Water Improvement Projects at K-Bar Ranch and Rancho Alegre

Disbursement of $200,000.00 pending state reimbursement.

critical→Jun 2026[19]

public safety

Expect to see local tax dollars diverted toward increased police training, equipment upgrades, and potential legal costs associated with the prosecution.

medium↑Sep 2026[18]

Animal Control Order Update

Potential administrative and enforcement costs associated with updated animal control regulations.

high↓Feb 2026[18]

South Johnson Street Reconstruction

The project involves multi-million dollar construction bids.

high↑Jan 2026[15]

Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Supports state-funded cybersecurity grant compliance.

critical↑May 2025[14]

New World Screwworm Disaster Declaration

Enables potential access to state and federal disaster relief funds and resources.

critical↓Mar 2026[13]

Extreme Drought and 90-Day Outdoor Burn Ban

Null

high↑Dec 2025[11]

public safety enforcement

Unknown, but could involve funding for a new dedicated officer.

critical↓Apr 2026[10]

Emergency Warning Siren Relocation

Costs $9,500 for turnkey relocation, solar backup, and National Weather Service calibration.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

VTX1 Fiber Internet Renewal for Rural County Facilities

Costs are covered within existing departmental budget allocations and non-departmental telephone line items.

medium↑Jun 2026[10]

Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance Program RFPs

Involves federal and state housing funds administered through TDHCA.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program Procurement

Grant-funded administrative and engineering contracts will be established.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Retail Electric Power Procurement

Protects county facilities from anticipated market spikes over a 5-year term.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

2027 Group Health Plan Renewal Rates

Increases county health plan expenditures by over $117,000 while avoiding the highest tier of rate increases.

medium↑Jun 2026[5]

illegal dumping enforcement

The pantry is losing money that should be buying food just to pay for trash removal.

Decisions during term (360)

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

Voting record (30)

30 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Adoption of FY 2027 County Budget

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Setting the 2026 County Tax Rate

Voted yesSep 4, 2026

Award Jail Evaluation RFQ #2026-CJ001 to Turner-Ramirez Architects

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Approval of Proposed Tax Rate and Record Vote

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Proclamation Honoring Prairie View A&M University

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Electioneering Rules and Boundary Guidelines

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Authorization to Auction Precinct 4 Surplus Equipment

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Request for Qualifications for County Jail A&E Services

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Table Executive Session on Victoria Retail Group Chapter 380 Agreement

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Table Victoria Retail Group Economic Development Agreement Action

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Maverick County Inmate Housing Agreement

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

County Auditor's Reports

Voted yesJul 24, 2026

Payroll and Bills

Voted yesJun 26, 2026

Fairgrounds Usage and Fee Waiver for Boxing Event

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Approval of Previous Minutes

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Budget Amendments

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Table Intergovernmental Agreement with Fresh Water District

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Renewal of Autopsy Services Contract with Dr. Ray Fernandez

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Acceptance of Texas Comptroller Rural Ambulance Grant

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Approval of Right to Use Agreement with Allegiance Ambulance Service

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Installation of Temporary Public Notice Board at Courthouse

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Certification and Budget Amendment for Premont Library Donation

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Adoption of Communication Tower Regulation Resolution and Order

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Approval of First Dump Truck Lease with Bank OZK

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Approval of Second Dump Truck Lease with Bank OZK

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Approval of Auditor's Monthly Reports

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Approval of County Treasurer's Report

Voted yesMay 22, 2026

Approval of Payroll and Bills