County Judge· January 1997 to January 2027
Jimmy Sylvia
Chambers County, Texas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 44
- Total speaking time
- 4:01:42
- Avg per meeting
- 5:30
- Segments
- 5197
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Top issues during term (20)
2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget
The proposed budget totals approximately $120 million, maintaining the existing property tax rate.
public safety
Property values in the immediate area could take a temporary hit if incidents like this start happening more often.
Road Infrastructure Quality
Potential future costs to remediate or chip-seal the affected subdivision roads.
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.
Golf Course Renovation
$240,000 for design, with construction funded from the 2020 bond.
Consolidation of JP and Constable Precincts 5 and 2
No cost estimate was given, but consolidation would require added clerical staff in the remaining office.
New Anahuac Library Naming
None directly associated with the naming.
South Main Street Overlay Project
About $1.39 million — roughly $21,000 more than the lowest bid.
Outdoor Burn Ban
Reduces potential emergency response and property damage costs associated with uncontrolled grass fires.
election logistics
Prevents potential massive unfunded costs associated with reverting to precinct-based voting equipment and staffing.
Westside Soccer Complex water fees
The water fee waiver for the county park remains in place.
Gregory Park Splash Pad Construction
$399,571.29 total cost, offset by a $40,000 donation.
water infrastructure
The city is investing $8 million into this major infrastructure upgrade.
Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex Development
Waived water fees for a county park facility.
Winnie Floodplain and Drainage Lawsuit
Potential recovery of statutory fines and damages.
Regional Crime Laboratory Services Agreement
Reduces housing costs for inmates awaiting trial by accelerating case processing.
FM 2354 Canal Drainage Rerouting
Cost covered under cooperative engineering and road improvements.
Langston Extension Canal Crossing with Mont Belvieu
Chambers County's share is $1.725 million of an estimated $7 million project.
Chambers County Justice Center opening
A $1.6 million payment to AH Chambers County Development was approved on the consent agenda.
Winnie and Yale Devillier turf projects
$191,674 for each of the two turf projects.
Decisions during term (1259)
Recorded while Sylvia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consolidation of JP and Constable Precincts 5 and 2
Gulf Coast Protection District 2025 Annual Report
Variance for project 2026-02-100, 9045-B FM 1405, Baytown
Stop signs in Legends Bay subdivision
Interlocal for CWA Canal crossing on Langston Drive
Award South Main project to AAA Asphalt Paving
Accept Legends Bay Section 8 roads into county maintenance
Transfer $477,926 to Project Katie
Reallocate $1,725,000 to Langston Extension Canal Crossing
Change Order No. 04, Anahuac Drainage Improvements (CUY23910)
Allocate $191,674 from CO21 for Winnie Turf Project
Fielder's Choice contract for Yale Devillier turf project
CPR-21 power reimbursement to Carter Construction
CPR-022 topsoil reimbursement to Carter Construction
C.A.I. Guaranteed Maximum Price for Show Barn Phase II
Historic Chambers Home renovation award
Hire BKP Design for golf course expansion design
Solicit a CMAR for golf course expansion
Consent agenda
Name New Anahuac Library the Floyd Everett Williams Library
Voting record (7)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore to approve the resolution authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intent to issue Chambers County, Texas Certifica
Certificates of Obligation Notice of Intent
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore to deny motion to reallocate $297,537.00 from CO23-Maint-013 Admin Building Design to CO24-Parks-008 Jim Silva Park I
allocate an additional 10 percent contract contingency as tariff relief for all accepted project proposals. Concept duration to be determined upon market stabilization.
Contract Contingency for Tariff Relief
Initially voted aye to break a tie in favor of moving forward with market protections.