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Hoppy Haden

Candidate for Caldwell County Judge

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
County judge
Campaign website
hoppyhaden.com

Caldwell County judge since 2019. He and his wife own Clear Creek, Inc. Construction and Environmental Services and operate a cattle ranch in Caldwell County.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Led a cut in the county tax rate

    His campaign lists lowering the county tax rate among his accomplishments in office.

    Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Hoppy Haden campaign · hoppyhaden.com

    “Lowered the county tax rate to its lowest rate in nearly two decades”
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Public safety

  • Secured larger law enforcement and first responder budgets

    His campaign also says he added patrol deputy positions in the sheriff's office.

    Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Hoppy Haden campaign · hoppyhaden.com

    “Increased law enforcement and first responder budgets and provided new communication and safety equipment”
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Economy & jobs

  • Secured economic development commitments for the county

    Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Hoppy Haden campaign · hoppyhaden.com

    “Acquired over $1 billion in economic development commitments”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Secured more funding for roads and infrastructure

    Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Hoppy Haden campaign · hoppyhaden.com

    “Purchased new county road equipment to replace decades old equipment … Allocated more funding to infrastructure projects”
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Environment & parks

  • Led creation of an illegal-dumping enforcement unit

    Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Hoppy Haden campaign · hoppyhaden.com

    “Created an Environmental Unit to prosecute and stop illegal dumping throughout the county”
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Health & human services

  • Secured a state grant for a Luling evacuation center

    Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Hoppy Haden campaign · hoppyhaden.com

    “Secured a $17 million dollar grant from the General Land Office to build an evacuation/community center in Luling”
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Government & transparency

  • Led a revamp of the county elections department

    Accomplishments

    Campaign website · Hoppy Haden campaign · hoppyhaden.com

    “Revamped the county elections department to ensure election integrity”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Hoppy Haden on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.

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