Chip Reed
Republican · TX · Austin County Commissioner, Precinct 4
Chip Reed serves as Austin County Commissioner, Precinct 4. Official county minutes document his participation in budget, infrastructure, and public-hearing matters.
Where Chip Reed stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Opposes
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 oppose
Raised power, water, and growth concerns during Austin County’s public hearing on battery-storage and data-center projects.
April 27, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: austincounty.com · researched September 8, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Moved Austin County’s proposed FY2025-26 property-tax rate totaling 0.50377; the court approved the motion.
August 25, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: austincounty.com · researched September 8, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Seconded approval of an $80,000 Texas Comptroller grant for Austin County sheriff interoperable communications.
April 27, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: austincounty.com · researched September 8, 2026
Seconded approval of Austin County’s FY2025-26 911 District budget after the emergency coordinator’s presentation.
August 25, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: austincounty.com · researched September 8, 2026
Race Chip Reed is in:
- Austin County Commissioner Precinct 4 · November 3, 2026 · Austin County, Texas · incumbent
Profile last researched September 5, 2026.