County Commissioner Precinct 4· 2023-2026 (first elected Nov 2022; current term ends Dec 2026)
Joey Hill
Anderson County, TX
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Top issues during term (20)
911 System Compliance
Costs were associated with the system update to meet federal mandates.
County Financial Oversight
The county is paying $7,718.46 to cover the missed tax deposit and associated penalties.
Flood Damage Repairs
The county needs to meet a $273,000 threshold to qualify for federal disaster reimbursement.
Groundwater Conservation
Potential long-term impacts on local water availability and municipal utility planning.
Texas State Railroad Tourism Funding
The county's proposed contribution is capped at $800,000, funded entirely from hotel motel tax reserves rather than general property taxes.
Road Maintenance Equipment
Ongoing road maintenance costs are partially offset by industrial cooperation.
NextEra Energy Project
Potential loss of tax revenue if abatements are granted, or loss of project investment if they are denied.
AgriLife Training Facility
The proposed construction bid was $1,023,309.
County Burn Ban
None.
Jail Facility Maintenance
The project costs $417,956, including a four-year maintenance agreement.
Civic Center Maintenance and Sale
The demolition will cost $132,000, partially offset by insurance proceeds.
COVID-19 Leave Policy Repeal
This change is expected to reduce county expenditures by standardizing leave usage.
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Mandatory AI Training
The cost is absorbed through existing training programs provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
Courthouse Restoration Grant
The master plan and grant application process will cost $58,300.
Election Certification
The proposed purchase price was $475,000 with a $125,000 donation from the bank.
Jury Selection System Modernization
The upgrade will cost an additional $67,648 annually, which is already included in the 2026 budget.
Volunteer Fire Department Contracts
The contracts represent ongoing operational costs for the county's emergency services.
Subdivision Regulation Updates
Potential future maintenance costs if roads are reclassified.
Prison Contraband and Drone Smuggling
Generates forfeiture revenue for law enforcement operations through seized assets and funds.
Decisions during term (481)
Recorded while Hill was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.