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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Texas county judge presides over the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and runs county government.

David Lee Millican

Republican

Insurance agency owner

The gist

  • Proposes adding budget surpluses to the county fund balance.
  • Supports controlled growth within the limits of state law.
  • Pledges to serve as county judge full-time.
  • Pledges to promote cooperation among county offices.
More about David
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  1. Proposes adding budget surpluses to the county fund balance.

    Forum draws large audience to hear county candidates speak

    News coverage · Lampasas Dispatch Record · lampasasdispatchrecord.com

    “Millican said his budget priorities would revolve around adding surplus to the county’s fund balance”
  2. Supports controlled growth within the limits of state law.

    Forum draws large audience to hear county candidates speak

    News coverage · Lampasas Dispatch Record · lampasasdispatchrecord.com

    “he said growth should be done in a controlled manner”
  3. Pledges to serve as county judge full-time.

    Forum draws large audience to hear county candidates speak

    News coverage · Lampasas Dispatch Record · lampasasdispatchrecord.com

    “It will be a full-time job, and it will have my full attention.”
  4. Pledges to promote cooperation among county offices.

    Forum draws large audience to hear county candidates speak

    News coverage · Lampasas Dispatch Record · lampasasdispatchrecord.com

    “he will work to promote cooperation among county offices”
Photo of Wade Dudley Wooten
Wade Dudley WootenCampaign photo — Wade Wooten for County Judge

Wade Dudley Wooten

Democratic

Retired businessman

The gist

  • Proposes long-term water supply and flood mitigation measures.
  • Pledges to upgrade infrastructure and emergency response systems.
  • Proposes cutting red tape for small local businesses.
  • Supports protecting local historical sites and landmarks.
  • Supports expanding access to local arts to boost tourism.
More about Wade
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  1. Proposes long-term water supply and flood mitigation measures.

    Wade Wooten for Lampasas County Judge

    Campaign website · Wade Wooten for County Judge · wooten2026.com

    “Lampasas County needs proactive, long-term solutions to secure our water supply and mitigate the devastating impacts of Texas flooding.”
  2. Pledges to upgrade infrastructure and emergency response systems.

    Wade Wooten for Lampasas County Judge

    Campaign website · Wade Wooten for County Judge · wooten2026.com

    “Wade is committed to upgrading local infrastructure, improving emergency response systems, and ensuring clean, reliable water for every resident.”
  3. Proposes cutting red tape for small local businesses.

    Wade Wooten for Lampasas County Judge

    Campaign website · Wade Wooten for County Judge · wooten2026.com

    “Wade will work to revitalize our downtown and rural commerce by cutting red tape, supporting local entrepreneurs”
  4. Supports protecting local historical sites and landmarks.

    Wade Wooten for Lampasas County Judge

    Campaign website · Wade Wooten for County Judge · wooten2026.com

    “Wade believes in protecting the historical sites, stories, and landmarks that make Lampasas County unique”
  5. Supports expanding access to local arts to boost tourism.

    Wade Wooten for Lampasas County Judge

    Campaign website · Wade Wooten for County Judge · wooten2026.com

    “Wade supports expanding access to the arts, helping local artists, events, and creative projects enrich our quality of life and boost local tourism.”

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