Dustin Gray Stephens
Candidate for Smith County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner
A U.S. Navy veteran (1991–1994) and Whitehouse High School graduate who describes himself as a Gulf War veteran, father of five, local farmer and rancher and small business owner.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to investigate how county money was spent.
ReportDustin Gray Stephens (Smith County Commissioner Precinct 2) — Candidate Connection surveyOther · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
“Fiscal responsibility, where did 7 million dollars go? Let's find out.”
Public safety
Supports community programs as an alternative to incarceration.
ReportDustin Gray Stephens (Smith County Commissioner Precinct 2) — Candidate Connection surveyOther · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
“Community programs to help citizens are more effective and cost less than prison.”
Housing
Supports housing the county's homeless population.
In his survey he wrote that the homeless population can be housed without affecting other county services.
ReportDustin Gray Stephens (Smith County Commissioner Precinct 2) — Candidate Connection surveyOther · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
“without affecting other county services.”
Government & transparency
Supports spending tax money in every taxed community.
ReportDustin Gray Stephens (Smith County Commissioner Precinct 2) — Candidate Connection surveyOther · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
“Tax money must be used to serve all communities taxed.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Dustin Gray Stephens on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification (Smith County)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · sos.state.tx.us
- Qualified candidates, 2026 November General Election (county offices, Smith County)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State (Candidate Bio Portal) · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Dustin Gray Stephens (Smith County Commissioner Precinct 2) — Candidate Connection survey
Other · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
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