Andy Sommerman
Democratic · TX · Dallas County Commissioner, District 2
Andy Sommerman is the Dallas County District 2 commissioner, first elected in 2022, and a civil trial attorney who founded the American Moot Court Association. He focuses on workforce housing and affordable, high-quality child care.
Where Andy Sommerman stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record),
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 2 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Moved to call a November 3, 2026 tax election at 24.865 cents per $100 of property value. The order named homelessness, stable housing and mental-health treatment access as purposes. It passed 3-2.
August 11, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: dallascounty.org
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Moved to approve transportation measures in the regional air-quality plan. It covered ozone-forming pollution, fine particles and climate emissions. The motion passed unanimously.
February 8, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: nctcog.org
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Led a meeting to advance housing vouchers for young people leaving foster care. Later criticized continued delays; vouchers remained unavailable as of April 15, 2026.
April 15, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: labreportdallas.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 2 oppose
Voted to authorize up to $350 million in certificates of obligation, a form of county borrowing. The order levied a tax for repayment. It passed 5-0.
May 19, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dallascounty.civicweb.net
Voted for Dallas County’s $1.723 billion annual budget for fiscal 2025. It passed 5-0.
September 17, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: dallascounty.org
Moved to remove salary and job-reclassification increases for some juvenile staff from the 2024 budget. The motion passed 3-1. In February 2025, an appeals court dismissed related salary claims on jurisdiction grounds. It upheld dismissal of claims against him in his official role.
September 12, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: law.justia.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
Moved to approve placements for Denton and Tarrant County youth at Dallas County's Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center. The contracts covered placements after case decisions and passed unanimously.
February 10, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: dallascounty.org
Voted for $908,412 in state aid for eight new juvenile-justice staff positions and revisions to existing posts. The work included training, family engagement and legal services. It passed 8-0.
May 20, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: dallascounty.civicweb.net
Pressed the county to seek juvenile detention records after reports of extended solitary confinement. The department sued over the request.
May 8, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: dallasexpress.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 3 support
Moved to call a November 3, 2026 tax election at 24.865 cents per $100 of property value. The order named homelessness, stable housing and mental-health treatment access as purposes. It passed 3-2.
August 11, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: dallascounty.org
Led a meeting to advance housing vouchers for young people leaving foster care. Later criticized continued delays; vouchers remained unavailable as of April 15, 2026.
April 15, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: labreportdallas.com
Presented a workforce housing plan at a community meeting and asked residents for a straw vote. The plan proposed 29 homes, $6.5 million for land and $8.5 million for construction.
March 21, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: lakehighlands.advocatemag.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 3 support
Moved to call a November 3, 2026 tax election at 24.865 cents per $100 of property value. The order named homelessness, stable housing and mental-health treatment access as purposes. It passed 3-2.
August 11, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: dallascounty.org
Led a meeting to advance housing vouchers for young people leaving foster care. Later criticized continued delays; vouchers remained unavailable as of April 15, 2026.
April 15, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: labreportdallas.com
Helped lead a $10, 30-year lease of Richardson school district's former Dobie school. It was for conversion to a community center with child care, health and senior services.
July 27, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nbcdfw.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Spoke for retaining Dallas Area Rapid Transit at Farmers Branch City Council. He urged cancellation of the city's withdrawal election and discussed crime, homelessness and road funding.
February 24, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: farmersbranch.legistar.com
Helped lead a $10, 30-year lease of Richardson school district's former Dobie school. It was for conversion to a community center with child care, health and senior services.
July 27, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: nbcdfw.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Moved to table a Regional Transportation Council funding plan for cities leaving Dallas Area Rapid Transit. The motion passed unanimously. He represented County Judge Clay Jenkins.
February 12, 2026
Source: nctcog.org
Voted against adopting a school-day prayer policy on the Academy for Academic Excellence's school board. The non-adoption motion passed unanimously.
February 10, 2026
Source: dallascounty.org
Abstained on up to $11,996,363 for county payroll and financial software operations and repairs. Four members approved the agreements.
December 5, 2023
Source: dallascounty.civicweb.net
Past race Andy Sommerman ran in:
- County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2 · November 3, 2026 · Dallas County, Texas · incumbent