Gregory Klaus
Candidate for Bastrop County Judge
Background
- Occupation
- Bastrop County Judge
- Campaign website
- electgregoryklaus.com
Bastrop County Judge since his election in 2022; a lifelong county resident, Vietnam-era Navy veteran and former owner of Klaus Heating & Air. He won the March 2026 Republican primary over Donald Loucks with about 64% of the vote.
Photo: Gregory Klaus campaign
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to keep county property taxes low.
ReportRe-Elect Judge Gregory Klaus for Bastrop County JudgeCampaign website · Gregory Klaus campaign · electgregoryklaus.com
“Keeping property taxes low while maintaining high-quality county services.”
Public safety
Pledges to keep strengthening emergency services and infrastructure.
He named public safety, responsible growth and fiscal responsibility as his three priorities.
ReportQ&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County JudgeNews coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“We must continue strengthening emergency services and infrastructure, planning for rapid growth and protecting taxpayers.”
Environment & parks
Supports protecting Bastrop County's water resources.
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“including protecting Bastrop County's water resources”
Health & human services
Supports establishing a Bastrop County Public Health Department.
His campaign lists supporting the establishment of Bastrop County's Public Health Department among his initiatives.
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“Public Health Department.”
Government & transparency
Supports more county authority over large industrial developments.
He said he would support tools to address impacts on neighbors, roads, water and drainage without taking away private property rights.
ReportQ&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County JudgeNews coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Counties need greater authority to address the impacts of large industrial developments on neighboring property owners, roads, water, drainage and emergency services.”
Courts & justice
Supports the county jail expansion and a new Justice Center.
His campaign lists moving forward on the jail expansion and planning a multi-courtroom Justice Center among his initiatives.
ReportAbout Gregory KlausCampaign website · Gregory Klaus campaign · electgregoryklaus.com
“Moving forward on the County Jail expansion”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gregory Klaus on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Publication Ballot (all contests), General and Special Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Bastrop County Elections · bastropvotes.org
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Bastrop County section)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Qualified candidates, 2026 November General Election (Bastrop County offices)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State (Candidate Bio Portal) · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Q&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County Judge
News coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
- Re-Elect Judge Gregory Klaus for Bastrop County Judge
Campaign website · Gregory Klaus campaign · electgregoryklaus.com
- About Gregory Klaus
Campaign website · Gregory Klaus campaign · electgregoryklaus.com
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