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Waller County Commissioner

Precinct 2

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Term
4 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is a member of the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate, and oversees county roads in their precinct.

Shannon Wooten Birkelbach

Republican

Consultant

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  • Opposed Waller County's 2026 tax rate increase.
  • Pledges transparent budgeting and cost efficiency.
  • Pledges managed growth that keeps rural voices heard.
  • Led push for county to accept Ten Commandments monument.
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  1. Opposed Waller County's 2026 tax rate increase.

    Shannon Wooten Birkelbach - For Waller County Commissioner Precinct 2

    Campaign website · Shannon Wooten Birkelbach campaign · shannon4texas.org

    “Shannon was the only person that protested this tax rate increase for 2026.”
  2. Pledges transparent budgeting and cost efficiency.

    Shannon Wooten Birkelbach - For Waller County Commissioner Precinct 2

    Campaign website · Shannon Wooten Birkelbach campaign · shannon4texas.org

    “Focused on cost efficiency, transparent budgeting, and fiscal accountability.”
  3. Pledges managed growth that keeps rural voices heard.

    Shannon Wooten Birkelbach - For Waller County Commissioner Precinct 2

    Campaign website · Shannon Wooten Birkelbach campaign · shannon4texas.org

    “I will prioritize smart growth, protect you, as taxpayers, and ensure that rural voices remain heard in the face of rapid development”
  4. Led push for county to accept Ten Commandments monument.

    Shannon Wooten Birkelbach - For Waller County Commissioner Precinct 2

    Campaign website · Shannon Wooten Birkelbach campaign · shannon4texas.org

    “Shannon spear-headed the drive to get the Commissioner's Court to accept a donation for the 10 Commandments Monument”

Marva L. Wills

Democratic

Retired

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