County Judge· 2023–2026
Kyle Kutscher
Guadalupe County, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 20:46:55
- Avg per meeting
- 40:13
- Segments
- 19728
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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 (2)
Motions Kutscher 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 4-12026-07-07
The request for supplemental funding by Lake Dunlap VFD in for the amount of $4,093 to replace the roof, soffit, and eaves in the training room building. station roof repair quote.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedfailed 2-32026-05-05
Contract for Animal Control Facility Remodel
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (504)
Recorded while Kutscher 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 (44)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Denial of Right-of-Way Variance for S. Santa Clara Road
Variance Request for 550 Reiley Road
Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Judge Squires
Seconded the motion to approve with conditions.
Contract Award for IFB 26-18 Linne Rd Improvements
Change Order No. 1 for Metal Storage Structures
Personnel Policy Revisions Regarding Longevity Pay
Modify Public Educational Outreach / Events Policy
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
adopt your proposed salary for Elected Officials with the understanding the extra $2,000 you have inside there go to non-elected officials, you have a separate $2,000 inside their longevity
we take 1 million out of the Capital Fund line and we do a 5.65% increase to 3549
Set Proposed Tax Rate Ceiling
Elected Officials Salaries and Publication
we deny the request from the City of New Berlin for an interlocal agreement with Guadalupe County for road improvements at the intersection of Gin Road and Santa Clara in Precinct 4 at this time and a
Denial of New Berlin Interlocal Agreement
If this is approved other small cities will come to court next and it takes away from Road & Bridge time.