Commissioner, Precinct 3· January 2021 to January 2029
Tommy Hammond
Chambers County, Texas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 28
- Total speaking time
- 1:20:33
- Avg per meeting
- 2:53
- Segments
- 1382
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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.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Hammond 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
TGSCP 5400 E McKinney, LLC Economic Development Application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Discuss and consider hiring a Criminal Forensic Accountant
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Discuss and consider approval of CPR-008 to Carter Construction in the amount of $1,394.51 for card reader changes at the Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Approve Election Services Agreements for the May 2, 2026, Joint Special Election between Chambers County, Texas and Barbers Hill Independent School District, City of Anahuac, and the Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1.-County Clerk
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Approve TBCD utility application for installation of sanitary sewer along W Magnolia Avenue-R&B
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Approve TBCD utility application for the installation of sanitary sewer along Ninth Street- R&B
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Motion made by Tice and seconded by Hammond to transfer $20,230.00 of remaining funds from Road-2026-005 Dozer 2026 to a new capital project code to purchase Trackhoe rakes for roa…
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Approve 2026 renewal of CivicPlus Agenda and Meeting Management in the amount of $17,162.95-Technology
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-24
Rename Old River-Winfree Community Building
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Enrollment in QIPP Year 10
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Approve transfer of 2013 Ford Taurus from Constable Pct. 3 to Sheriff's Office - CCSO
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Claim Docket/Check Register
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Approve May 2, 2026, Special Election Order-County Clerk
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Accept 2026 (S.B. 22) Grant Agreement for the Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Program-Co. Judge
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Approve the purchase of mobile radios for two new ambulances in the amount of $16,545.10-EMS
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Approve payment to Lexipol for 2026 Annual Service Contract in the amount of $48,653.47-CCSO
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-10
Approve payment to Flock Safety for 2026 annual service contract in the amount of $60,000-CCSO
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-27
Hotel Occupancy Tax Resolution
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Discuss and consider approving Anahuac Electric's bid of $58,750.00 for the electrical upgrades at Winnie/Stowell Park and Gregory Park
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1259)
Recorded while Hammond 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 (21)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Allocate $191,674 from CO21 for Winnie Turf Project
Fielder's Choice contract for Yale Devillier turf project
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
approve a change order in the amount of $7,113.00 to upgrade the quad outlets from a plastic to a metal cover at Winnie Stowell Park.
Change Order for Winnie Stowell Park Outlets
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Dagley to deny the motion to approve the 2026 HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax) fund application for Trinity Valley Exposition as
Deny Trinity Valley Exposition HOT Fund Application
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Dagley to reallocate $297,537 from CO24-Golf Course upgrades to CO24-Parks-004/008 Jim Silva/Don Mcleod Park Improvements.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Dagley to approve Tarkett Sports for the construction of turfing the infields at both Jim Silva Sports Complex and Don McL
Reallocate Golf Course Funds to Park Improvements
Approve Tarkett Sports Turf Contract
Viewed the expenditure as a luxury item rather than a core infrastructure priority.
Reallocate Funds for Excavator Purchase
Wanted clarification on fund sources and expressed concern about pulling money from a recycling project nearing permit approval.
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
Voiced opposition to adding arbitrary contingency funds that inflate project costs and architect fees.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice to select Kirksey Architecture for engineering and architectural services for the new East Annex project based on RFQ
Accept Orsted Project Wharf Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Application
Select Kirksey Architecture for East Annex Project
Voted against selecting the firm during the initial discussion/fee review.
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore to declare the 2-acre tract conveyed to the Pine Island School District by R.J. Barrow as surplus and hire a relator
Surplus Sale of 2-Acre Pine Island School District Tract
Abstained from voting on the surplus property sale.