County
Bell County Commissioner
Precinct 4
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county commissioner is one of four precinct members of the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads.
Public safety
Curtis EmmonsRepublican
- Supports closer coordination between the sheriff and Killeen police.
Ernest WilkersonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Curtis EmmonsRepublican
- Supports reducing regulation on building homes and businesses.
Ernest WilkersonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Curtis EmmonsRepublican
No documented position found.
Ernest WilkersonDemocratic
- Proposes a county-level economic development corporation.
- Proposes a job-search task force for laid-off federal employees.
Roads & infrastructure
Curtis EmmonsRepublican
- Proposes a long-term countywide road plan with the cities.
Ernest WilkersonDemocratic
- Pledges to help Killeen finish the Chaparral Road expansion.
- Supports holding public transportation providers accountable for routes.
Environment & parks
Curtis EmmonsRepublican
No documented position found.
Ernest WilkersonDemocratic
- Proposes a moratorium on data centers without environmental plans.
Health & human services
Curtis EmmonsRepublican
No documented position found.
Ernest WilkersonDemocratic
- Supports more county funding for community clinics.
- Supports a review of Public Health District management.
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