Richard McGowan
Republican · TX · Freestone County Commissioner, Precinct 3
Richard McGowan is the Freestone County Commissioner for Precinct 3. He sits on the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate, and oversees roads and bridges in his precinct.
Where Richard McGowan stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
On January 14, 2026, the Freestone County Commissioners Court adopted a 90-day order prohibiting outdoor burning in unincorporated areas; Richard McGowan signed the order as Precinct 3 commissioner.
January 14, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: newtools.cira.state.tx.us · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
On June 3, 2026, the Freestone County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a Ford F-550 bucket truck for Precinct 3 Road & Bridge for slightly more than $14,000; Richard McGowan was the Precinct 3 commissioner.
June 3, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: freestonecountytimesonline.com · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
On January 14, 2026, the Freestone County Commissioners Court adopted a 90-day order prohibiting outdoor burning in unincorporated areas; Richard McGowan signed the order as Precinct 3 commissioner.
January 14, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: newtools.cira.state.tx.us · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
On June 3, 2026, the Freestone County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a Ford F-550 bucket truck for Precinct 3 Road & Bridge for slightly more than $14,000; Richard McGowan was the Precinct 3 commissioner.
June 3, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: freestonecountytimesonline.com · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
On August 19, 2026, the Freestone County Commissioners approved the 2027-2028 fiscal-year budget and adopted a 0.301625 percent tax rate; Richard McGowan was identified as Precinct 3 commissioner.
August 19, 2026
Source: freestonecountytimesonline.com · researched September 9, 2026
On January 21, 2026, the Freestone County Commissioners Court canceled the January 14 outdoor-burning prohibition after weather conditions changed; the order identifies Richard McGowan as Precinct 3 commissioner.
January 21, 2026
Source: newtools.cira.state.tx.us · researched September 9, 2026
On September 15, 2025, Freestone County Commissioners appointed Constable Precinct 3 Richard McGowan to fill the vacant Precinct 3 commissioner position, and he was sworn in the following day.
September 15, 2025
Source: freestonecountytimesonline.com · researched September 9, 2026
Race Richard McGowan is in:
- Freestone County Commissioner Precinct 3 · November 3, 2026 · Freestone County, Texas · incumbent
Profile last researched September 6, 2026.