Commissioner, Precinct 3· December 2025 to 2026
Jim Wolverton
Guadalupe County, TX
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- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 3:42:58
- Avg per meeting
- 7:41
- Segments
- 4763
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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.
Guadalupe Street Sewer and Water Expansion
Contract negotiated with the highest-ranking construction bidder.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Wolverton 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.
- movedpassed 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
Budget Amendment #26-89: To transfer funds from Commissioner's Precinct 3 training budget to the Building Maintenance repair building structures for panic buttons to be installed in the Courthouse. BA#26-89.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Purchase of Retired Sheriff's Office Firearms (Item 6.A)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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
The order to advertise and the Invitation to Bid IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Project, Phase 2. IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Phase 2 & Legal Ad.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Authorization to publish notice and set September 29, 2026, for a Public Hearing to establish the County Thoroughfare plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Early Voting Schedule and Locations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-22026-08-11
Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
approve Consent Items A-F
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Order the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county and precinct officers as required by Article XVI, Section 65 of the Texas Constitution and held in conjunction with the State General Election Ordered by the Governor of the State of Texas. OrderOfGeneralElection1132026.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedwithdrawn2026-08-11
Elected Official Salaries
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Remove the current Guadalupe County representatives to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and appoint the John Nowak as primary and Kathryn Woodlee as alternate representatives. (Bylaws) MPO Policy 5.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed2026-08-04
Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office Proposal for Parking Management, Security, and Access Control at County Parking Facilities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-04
Terminate Muckleroy & Falls Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
The Contract Renewal with LexisNexis for County Court at Law for a period of three years. LexisNexis Renewal CCL.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
HOK Jail Feasibility Study Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
approve the remaining items
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-21
Budget Amendment #26-80: To transfer funds from Building Maintenance repair building structures to Grounds Maintenance sitework for additional funds needed to repaint Law Enforcement parking spots at the Justice Center. BA#26-80.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-21
The Development Agreement between Guadalupe County and DMK Land Development. Lower Seguin Enclave Developer Agreement.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-21
FY2027 Juvenile Services Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (504)
Recorded while Wolverton 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 (55)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
to approve the Order to Advertise and Specifications for RFQ 27-04 Flood Mitigation Engineer Services
Denial of Right-of-Way Variance for S. Santa Clara Road
Moved to deny the request for the Section X B12 a Minimum Right of Way requirement.
Approval of Order to Advertise RFQ 27-04 Flood Mitigation Engineer Services
Expressed concern about funding sources for the match requirement.
approve the evaluation scoring for RFQ 26-15, Architectural/Engineering Services - FM 725 Building Remodel, and authorize Purchasing to enter contract negotiations with the highest ranked vendor of TS
Variance Request for 550 Reiley Road
Moved to deny the application due to right-of-way and obstruction concerns.
Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Judge Squires
Voiced opposition because the course is not for substantive legal education qualifying for Texas CLE and does not directly benefit taxpayers.
Contract Award for IFB 26-18 Linne Rd Improvements
Change Order No. 1 for Metal Storage Structures
Personnel Policy Revisions Regarding Longevity Pay
Moved to not revise the policy, supporting the retention of the established one-year service rule.
Modify Public Educational Outreach / Events Policy
Budget Amendment #26-97 for Pension Liability
Moved to approve Budget Amendment 26-97.
Budget Amendment #26-98 for Road & Bridge Building Construction
Moved to approve Budget Amendment 26-98.
Capital Projects Fund Bill List Approval
Moved to approve the Capital Projects Fund Bill List.
Cybersecurity Audit and Services Provider Selection
to approve the authorization for Judge Squires to travel out-of-state for the following educational training: The National Judicial College's Designing & Presenting Courses Effectively: A Faculty Deve
to approve
to approve Item G
to approve Item E in the Consent List
Approve Out-of-State Travel for Judge Squires
Believed the county taxpayer should not fund out-of-state travel or advanced degrees.
approve Item J
Item 5.J: Sand Hills VFD Fire Protection Agreement
Expressed frustration regarding the delay in returning the contract from the volunteer department.
approve Item M
approve the request from the Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department for their supplemental funding in the amount of $10,994.61
Sand Hills VFD Supplemental Funding Request
Budget Amendment #26-86 (Sand Hills VFD Transfer)
approve Budget Amendment 26-79 to transfer funds from the Volunteer Fire Department Allocation budget to Lake Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department as approved by the Court on July 7, 2026 for roof repairs
Budget Amendment #26-79 for Lake Dunlap VFD Roof Repairs
Voted against the budget transfer regarding property covenants and lease terms.
approve Action Item A
Lake Dunlap VFD Supplemental Funding Request
Denial of New Berlin Interlocal Agreement
We do not have the time nor the money to even take care of ours.