County Judge· 2019-2027
Lewis G. Owens Jr.
Val Verde County, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 20:01
- Avg per meeting
- 6:40
- Segments
- 440
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
city leadership turnover
Taxpayers might see costs rise as the city pays for executive search firms and potential severance packages for the outgoing officials.
ethics and public office
If the mayor's outside work leads to legal trouble or ethics fines, taxpayers could end up footing the bill for the fallout.
Mental health facility in Uvalde region
No direct county cost, but lost psychiatric beds could drive up sheriff transport costs to distant hospitals.
Proposed federal border wall / vehicle barrier through Val Verde County
Landowners say losing river access could cut the value of every acre they own; the county faces potential legal and road-closure costs.
New World screwworm threat
Expect potential costs from increased wildlife monitoring and a possible dip in local tourism revenue if hunting seasons are restricted.
Flood early warning system and sirens
About $500,000 available for flood monitors and sirens.
border security operations
Closing this facility likely saves state tax dollars on overhead, but it could shift the financial burden of processing detainees back onto local city and county budgets.
human smuggling legislation
Expect your tax dollars to be diverted toward increased policing and a surge in public defender costs.
border security initiative
The influx of state troopers is draining local resources and creating hidden costs for the county's infrastructure.
utility rate increase
You'll see a noticeable bump in your monthly utility bills starting in 2026 to help fund these infrastructure repairs.
historic preservation
Construction delays or site rerouting could lead to significant cost overruns for federal contractors and taxpayers.
first responder compensation
The city will likely need to reallocate budget funds or raise revenue to cover the cost of competitive salary adjustments and potential recruitment incentives.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.