Commissioner Precinct 3· 2026-08-28 – 2028-12 (month-level end: finishes Kirk Hanath's unexpired Precinct 3 term 'through 2028'; sworn in Aug 28, 2026; KWHI 2026-06-04 + KWHI 'Chad Dismukes sworn in as Washington Co. Pct. 3 Commissioner')
Chad Dismukes
Washington County
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Top issues during term (16)
Elections Office Relocation
No cost figure was stated, but officials expect savings in staff time during elections.
2027 Sheriff's and Constables' Fees
Higher citation fees will boost county revenue from constable services.
Proposed Expo Multipurpose Facility
The facility's cost is part of the bond amount voters will see on the November 3 ballot.
First responder pay step plans
Delayed, not decided — these set county employee pay steps and retirement contributions for 2027.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
FY2027 Holiday Schedule Change
No direct cost — it's a swap of one holiday for another, though it simplifies HR bookkeeping.
Scrap Tire Collection Event
Free for taxpayers — a grant covers the whole event.
New Elections Administrator takes office
Her salary of $66,468 comes from existing budget allocations, with no new funding needed.
Non-emergent ambulance transports in Brenham
Scarecrow Music Festival permits
The cost of the event is being shared between the city and county, keeping the burden off individual taxpayers.
State-funded EMS whole blood program
Takes blood program costs off the county budget and onto state funding.
Consolidation of General Election Polling Locations
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Jail population climbing
Randermann Road bridge project
Sales tax revenue boost
$66,000 above the same month last year, helping lower property tax bills.
FY 2027 County Budget and Property Tax Rate
Generates an additional $3.79 million in property tax revenue, representing an 11 percent increase from the previous year.
Decisions during term (38)
Recorded while Dismukes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.