Commissioner, Precinct 2· 2023–2026
Drew Engelke
Guadalupe County, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 28
- Total speaking time
- 4:00:59
- Avg per meeting
- 8:36
- Segments
- 3868
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Budget Planning
Amounts range from a $5,000 fund-balance transfer to grant-funded and abatement-related budgets; most are internal transfers.
Fire Protection Funding
The cost of a new Pierce Enforcer pumper was not stated in the available documents.
Road and Bridge Administration
The salary is funded within the existing approved county budget.
Right-of-Way Encroachment and Subdivision Regulations
Developer costs and property usability are affected by right-of-way set-asides.
GLO Grant Bridge Projects vs. Local County Funding
Some additional county engineering money may be needed, but officials said it should not be substantial.
Emergency Services and Volunteer Fire Department Funding
About $1.196 million from tax notes for the pumper plus roughly $592,814 capital and $155,000 prepaid subscriptions for radios.
Elected Official Compensation
The requested increases represent a small fraction of the $100 million county budget but require reallocating existing funds.
Human Resources Director Appointment
Details regarding compensation or financial impact will depend on the appointment decision made by the court.
Emergency Operations and Response Center Projects
Millions in federal ARPA grant funding are tied to strict completion and billing deadlines.
Veterans Treatment Court grant funding
Grant-funded; the award amount was not stated in the available documents.
Sheriff's Office Staffing and Detention Center Pressures
The amendment amount was not stated in the available documents.
OSSF variance at 1805 Bolton Road
Pfullman Road safety ingress and egress
Widening the road to 20-foot code would require land acquisition, and heavy trucks are already degrading pavement (PCI score 55).
Lantana Unit 2 subdivision drainage concerns
Employee Compensation
A six-month threshold would have cost approximately $59,000 for full-time employees and $4,500 for part-time employees.
local election
Your tax dollars are on the line, as the commissioner will have a direct say in how the county budget is spent.
Redwood Neighborhood Stray Dog Concerns
Potential allocation for animal control enforcement.
Adoption of 2026 Major Thoroughfare Plan
Long-term capital savings and infrastructure planning efficiency.
Political Sign Regulation
Minimal, primarily staff time for enforcement.
law enforcement incident
Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential legal fees or settlement costs if the investigation reveals policy violations.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Engelke 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Retain Legal Counsel (Item 8.A)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
The Order to Advertise and Invitation for Bid specifications for IFB 26-17 Land Lease for Agriculture Row Crop Planting. Legal & IFB 26-17 Agriculture Land Lease.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-18
Record Proposed FY 2027 Budget (Item 5.L)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
to adjourn
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-18
Budget Amendment #26-92: To transfer funds from the Fire Code capital equipment budget and to establish the budget for controlled assets for nine guns and three ballistic shields and to also increase the uniform accessories and safety equipment/supply account. BA#26-92.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
The Capital Projects Fund Bill List. Final Capital Project (Fund 700) Bill List 81826.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Early Voting Schedule and Locations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
RFQ 26-07 Owner's Representative Services Contracts
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
adjourn
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Fox Glen Subdivision Exception to Platting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Approve Election Day Vote Center Polling Locations for the November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections. Election Day Vote Center Locations - 11326.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Budget Amendment # 26-85 To increase the Courthouse Security budget for additional overtime and personnel expenses. BA#26-85.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Budget Amendment #26-87 To certify Road and Bridge auction proceeds to purchase a new dump truck and new road widener. BA#26-87.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Authorization to publish notice and set a date for a Public Hearing to establish the following County Thoroughfare plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
to adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Sunset Shadows Subdivision Plat Exception
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
approve Consent Items A-K as read by the Judge
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Axon and Turn-Key Mobile Contracts
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Budget Amendment #26-75: To change the FY26 Capital Projects budget designation of the Emergency Response Center/(Fire Station) and the Emergency Operations Center/Warehouse for additional right-of-way easement expense for the EOC/Warehouse. BA#26-75.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (504)
Recorded while Engelke was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proclamation: National Manufacturing Month, October 2026
Consent agenda (items 7.A through 7.J)
Motorola communications equipment quotes
Siddons-Martin Pierce Enforcer Pumper
A-Lert standing seam roof at the Finance Building
Meritage Homes performance bond, Lantana Unit 2
Final plat, Lantana Unit 2 Subdivision (lots 1-93)
OSSF variance, 1805 Bolton Road (Cibolo fire station)
GLO grant change — public hearing set for Pioneer Road
Budget Amendment #26-103 (381 sales tax abatement rebate)
Budget Amendment #26-104 (jail overtime)
Budget Amendment #27-2 (modular building relocation)
Budget Amendment #27-3 (Veterans Treatment Court grant)
Budget Amendment #27-4 (Road & Bridge building inspection fixes)
Budget Amendment #27-5 (JP #2 postage lease)
Budget Amendment #27-6 (mobile printers as controlled assets)
Budget Amendment #27-7 (jail zero-turn mower)
Budget Amendment #27-8 (FEMA/SHSP generator grant)
Budget Amendment #27-9 (tax notes — fire engine vs. tender truck)
Budget Amendment #27-10 (part-time magistrate cell allowance)
Voting record (45)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Denial of Right-of-Way Variance for S. Santa Clara Road
to that we give the remaining $29,502 to the McQueeney to help offset their cost since they were penalized by a previous administration
approve Budget Amendment 26-102 as amended as follows to allocate the remaining funds from the Volunteer Fire Departments as indicated on option 1, option 2, or option 3 as amended to give McQueeney,
Allocation of Remaining Volunteer Fire Department Funds
Variance Request for 550 Reiley Road
Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Judge Squires
Offered the motion to approve travel contingent upon CLE verification.
Contract Award for IFB 26-18 Linne Rd Improvements
Seconded the motion.
Change Order No. 1 for Metal Storage Structures
Offered the motion to approve the change order.
Personnel Policy Revisions Regarding Longevity Pay
Seconded the motion to keep the policy as is.
Modify Public Educational Outreach / Events Policy
Moved to approve the policy modification.
Budget Amendment #26-97 for Pension Liability
Budget Amendment #26-98 for Road & Bridge Building Construction
Capital Projects Fund Bill List Approval
Cybersecurity Audit and Services Provider Selection
Seconded the motion.
make a proposal that we increase the salary and expense and allowance of the elected County Clerk for the Fiscal Year 26-27 by $35,000
Item 6.J: County Clerk Salary and Allowance Proposal
Voted against the salary increase proposal.