Chris Bentley
Republican · TX · County Judge, Nacogdoches County, Texas
Chris Bentley is the County Judge for Nacogdoches County, Texas. He is a retired U.S. Army general with more than 35 years of military and public service.
Where Chris Bentley stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Reported that Nacogdoches County fast-tracked a new website and reviewed information-technology infrastructure after a cyberattack.
July 9, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: kltv.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Explained that Nacogdoches County’s proposed tax-rate increase reflected voter-approved jail-bond costs after commissioners approved the proposal.
August 18, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: kltv.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Joined Nacogdoches commissioners in approving a citizens committee to increase public involvement in the new county-jail project.
July 16, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: ktre.com
Past race Chris Bentley ran in:
- Nacogdoches County Judge · November 3, 2026 · Nacogdoches County, Texas