County Judge· January 1997 to January 2027
Jimmy Sylvia
Chambers County, Texas
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- 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 (17)(Public Safety)
public safety
Property values in the immediate area could take a temporary hit if incidents like this start happening more often.
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.
Outdoor Burn Ban
Reduces potential emergency response and property damage costs associated with uncontrolled grass fires.
Regional Crime Laboratory Services Agreement
Reduces housing costs for inmates awaiting trial by accelerating case processing.
Chambers County Justice Center opening
A $1.6 million payment to AH Chambers County Development was approved on the consent agenda.
emergency management leadership
Finding and hiring a replacement could eat into local administrative budgets depending on the salary package required to attract top talent.
Texas Gatorfest 2025 Preparations
The county is waiving the mass gathering permit fee for the event.
Sheriff's Office Training Facility
$3,203,252 total allocated from bonds and interest earnings
Jail Overcrowding and Pretrial Felony Case Backlog
$60,000 allocated initially from forfeiture funds, with anticipated budget requests for permanent positions.
Property Fraud Protection
The service costs $1,500 and will be free for residents to use.
Jail Healthcare Co-Pay Policy
Reduces county jail medical expenditures by offsetting routine clinic visits.
Domestic Violence Victim Assistance App (eBodyguard)
Funded out of District Attorney forfeiture funds (approx. $21,000).
County Emergency Services and Fire Department Assessment
Potential future capital investments needed for equipment standardization and station upgrades.
Old River-Winfree First Responder Shelter
Requires a 20% local match from the county.
Emergency Services Warehouse Expansion
The project is fully funded by the fire department's general fund.
First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Program
$27,000 allocated for first responder counseling services.
industrial safety
Potential costs could arise from emergency response and any subsequent regulatory investigations into the plant.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Sylvia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve to declare miscellaneous public safety related communications items as surplus to be sold via GovDeals-Communications
Approve Prorated Payment for 2026 Service Agreement with Bridge 4 Public Safety-CCSO
Approve a ten-year contract with Axon software for a comprehensive public safety technology initiative-CCSO
Approve renewal of Public Safety Pro software suite maintenance through September 2027 from Tyler Technologies in the amount of $51,056.60-Technology
Approve applying for the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office State Homeland Security-LETPA (SHSP-L) Grant Program-CCSO
Approve request to apply for Public Safety Office’s Peace Officer Mental Health Program-CCSO
Approve request to apply for Public Safety Office’s Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program-CCSO
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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