Commissioner, Precinct 1· January 2017 to January 2029
Jimmy Gore
Chambers County, Texas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 24:09
- Avg per meeting
- 2:01
- Segments
- 471
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
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.
AI-driven construction compliance
Faster approvals mean you save money on project delays and get your construction work started sooner.
inmate escape and law enforcement
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for extradition costs and potential security upgrades at the local jail.
impact fees
Current taxpayers save money because new developers are footing the bill for the infrastructure their projects require.
jail construction
Expect your local taxes or county spending to shift as this pricey jail project moves forward.
constable appointment
Your property taxes won't change right away, but keep an eye on how the new constable manages the office budget.
stray animal control
While a specific budget wasn't mentioned, tackling this issue will likely require funding for animal services and shelter resources.
law enforcement policy
While there's no immediate price tag attached, local taxpayers could eventually shoulder extra costs if holding or processing suspects strains the local jail system.
infrastructure demolition
Demolition costs will draw from public infrastructure funds, though no specific price tag has been announced yet.
judicial appointment
Court operations will keep running, but taxpayer dollars might be spent vetting and transitioning the new judge.
jail repairs
Getting the jail back to 100% means we can finally stop spending extra cash housing inmates in other counties.
homelessness policy
The county is waiving $250 in development fees.
community infrastructure
While building a new center costs taxpayer money upfront, it could save residents cash by keeping event and meeting fees local.
municipal debt issuance
Taxpayers could be on the hook for paying back this $6 million loan, which might mean higher taxes or shifted city budgets down the road.
workplace fatality
Potential lawsuits, costly safety overhauls, and project delays could end up costing taxpayers and the city big time.
jail security breach
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for the massive manhunt and potential lawsuits if security protocols aren't tightened up.
Public Improvement District (PID) creation
Future homeowners will see extra property fees tacked on to help pay for roads, utilities, and other neighborhood infrastructure.
law enforcement operation
While exact operation costs weren't shared, heavy police stings like this usually pull from existing public safety budgets.
boating regulations
You'll save money by avoiding the hefty fines that come with ignoring these new speed restrictions.
prisoner escape
Taxpayers will foot the bill for the extensive police search and extra security measures sparked by the escape.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Gore 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
Belton Lane Task Authorization
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
TGSCP 5400 E McKinney, LLC Economic Development Application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Approve Task Authorization No. 1 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for professional engineering services related to the Cotton Bayou/Hackberry Gully Improvement Project under the TDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)-Eco. Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Bayer Road Repairs
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Travel reimbursements and misc. expenditures
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Discuss and consider approving an Agreement of Purchase and sale between Chambers County, Texas and Angel Brothers, Properties, LLC to acquire approximately 12.584 acres of land for drainage infrastructure and improvements and related terms and conditions thereof and authority, County Judge, Jimmy S
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Approve force main easement donation to Baytown
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-24
Enrollment in QIPP Year 10
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Claim Docket/Check Register
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Approve the replat of part of lot 3 of the Henderson Estates minor plat-R&B
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Resolution for Winnie Square Apartments Rehabilitation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-27
Approve Procurement of Palo Alto 1420 Security Appliances & Five (5) Years of Support & Maintenance-Technology
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-27
Approve Change Order No. 2 for CDBG-Mit-funded North Anahuac Drainage Project which reflects reduction in overall contract amount-Eco. Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-27
Solid Waste Permit Report-Q4
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-27
Emergency Services Building Work Order
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Hotel Occupancy Tax Resolution
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-13
Approve 2026 IRS mileage rate of 72.5 cents per mile-Human Resources
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-23
Funding for Senior Home Delivered Meals
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-09
Energy Transfer Economic Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Gore was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of CFP3 general liability insurance invoice
Accept Grant Funding from Office of Attorney General for FY27 Operation Lone Star-CCSO
Approve General Consent Agenda
Approve Task Order 8 from JMT (Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.) in the amount of $250,000.00 for General Engineering Consulting-Engineering
Table General Discussion with TAC
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.