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Commissioner Precinct 4· January 2015 to January 2031

Jen Crownover

Comal County

About

Jen Crownover's platform focuses on experienced local governance and fiscal responsibility, specifically regarding the management of county tax policies. Her priorities include addressing the impacts of rapid regional growth and ensuring sustainable development within Comal County.

Campaign promises (2)

  • governance
    Jen Crownover is seeking reelection for a fourth term as Comal County Precinct 4 Commissioner.
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  • taxes
    Crownover supported the initiative to ask state legislators to reconsider tax exemptions for qualifying data centers to protect county revenue.
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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Jan 1, 2031.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
68
Total speaking time
2:08:00
Avg per meeting
1:53
Segments
1945

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↓Apr 2025[97]

public park access

Local businesses relying on weekend lake traffic and boaters might see a slight dip in revenue while repairs are underway.

critical↓Jan 2025[46]

Water Availability

Multi-million dollar regional water infrastructure projects like WaterSECURE are in development.

critical↑Jan 2025[34]

Outdoor Burn Ban

Reduces the risk of costly wildfire emergencies.

critical↑Mar 2025[27]

Road Infrastructure

County assumes maintenance responsibility for the accepted Simmons Valley roads.

critical↓Jan 2025[24]

2027 County Budget Planning

Total budget of $214 million with a tax rate of $0.305015 per $100 valuation.

high↑Feb 2026[21]

Grant Applications for Specialty Courts and Juvenile Programs

$231,297.20 in state grant funding awarded.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Johnson Way Road Dedication and Assessment

Developer will fund $175,000 in required road improvements.

critical↑Oct 2025[15]

Subdivision Regulation Updates

Costs for traffic impact studies and enhanced road construction standards will be borne by developers.

critical↑Aug 2026[15]

Mental Health Facility Construction Acceleration

Cost of $88,040.54 covered entirely by federal ARPA funds.

high↓Nov 2025[15]

Youth Sports Park Improvements & Funding Swaps

Funded through existing property improvements budget and partner donations.

critical↑Oct 2025[12]

Conservation Land Acquisition

Up to $25.575 million in debt, payable from property taxes and solid waste system revenues — though about $4.5 million may be forgiven.

critical↓Aug 2025[12]

2026 Comal County Budget and 2025 Property Tax Rate Adoption

Maintains the existing property tax rate of $0.305015 per $100 valuation.

critical↓Feb 2025[12]

Jail and Tax Office Capital Projects

Debt issuance of $155 million for capital construction.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Mental Health Facility Project Change Order

$52,261.64 funded from American Rescue Plan Act interest-earned funds.

medium↑Dec 2025[11]

Emergency Services District Board Nomination Policy

None.

high↑Nov 2025[11]

Canyon Lake Water Quality Protection

$30 million program funded by state revolving fund financing with $4.4 million principal forgiveness; unused funds can be returned without penalty.

high↑Mar 2025[11]

High-Water Warning System Power Upgrades

$1.25 million total, split pro rata with $553,000 to the city; county gets a city-funded technician and 50% equipment cost-share.

medium↑Aug 2025[11]

Meyer Ranch Unit 13 Road Acceptance

County assumes long-term maintenance; a two-year maintenance bond covers construction-period damage.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

early voting

No direct financial impact on taxpayers is associated with this routine civic process.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Krueger Canyon Road Development Agreement & Safety Improvements

County pays no more than 30% of total construction cost; CEMEX covers the rest plus right-of-way acquisition on the northern segment (a county obligation per the DA's clarification).

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Crownover personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • movedpassed2026-06-04

    approve Action Agenda Item #11

  • secondedpassed2026-05-21

    approve Action Agenda Item #11

  • secondedpassed2026-04-23

    approve Action Agenda Item #7

  • movedpassed2026-04-16

    approve Action Agenda Item #5

  • secondedpassed2026-04-02

    Commissioner Kevin Webb made a motion, second by Commissioner Jen Crownover to approve Action Agenda Item #12 A) and B).

  • secondedpassed2026-03-12

    Commissioner Doug Leecock made a motion, second by Commissioner Jen Crownover to approve Action Agenda Item #6.

  • movedpassed2026-03-12

    Commissioner Jen Crownover made a motion, second by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #7.

  • movedpassed2026-03-05

    to approve Action Agenda Item #4.

  • movedpassed2026-03-05

    to approve the Claims as presented.

  • movedpassed2026-02-05

    approve Action Agenda Item #5

  • movedpassed2026-02-05

    approve Action Agenda Item #4

  • secondedpassed2026-02-05

    approve Action Agenda Item #6

  • movedpassed2025-12-30

    Appoint Deputy Constable Bruce Vaughan (Pct. 4)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2025-12-30

    approve Action Agenda Item #5 without including the variance request as in the original language

  • movedpassed2025-12-30

    approve Action Agenda Item #6

  • movedpassed2025-12-30

    approve Action Agenda Item #26 A), B), and C)

  • movedpassed2025-12-23

    approve Action Agenda Item #5

  • movedpassed2025-12-18

    approve Action Agenda Item #2

  • movedpassed2025-12-18

    approve Action Agenda Item #16

  • secondedpassed2025-12-11

    approve Action Agenda Item #3.

Decisions during term (1361)

Recorded while Crownover was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (44)

31 yes3 no10 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

AbstainedOct 1, 2026

Commissioner Kevin Webb made a motion, second by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #14.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Commissioner Webb made a motion, second by Commissioner Jen Crownover to approve Action Agenda Item #11.

AbstainedOct 1, 2026

Commissioner Kevin Webb made a motion, second by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #15.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Resolution 2026-17 — notice of intent to issue Certificates of Obligation

AbstainedOct 1, 2026

TAC Workers' Compensation Program renewal

AbstainedOct 1, 2026

TAC Liability Program renewal

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

for the final approval and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Comal County Budget as proposed by Commissioners Court on August 20, 2026, with the amendments as presented by Judge Hoyt

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Adopt Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

AbstainedAug 20, 2026

approve Action Agenda Item #26

AbstainedAug 20, 2026

TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool Agreements

Voted noJun 11, 2026

Order #564 - Denial of Subdivision Cancellation for The Summit Estates at Fischer, Unit 1

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

approve Action Agenda Item #7

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Resolution 2026-13: Railroad Crossing Safety Grant Application

Voted yesMay 14, 2026

approve Action Agenda Item #17

Voted yesMay 14, 2026

Adopt Resolution 2026-12 Regarding Data Centers

Voted yesMar 26, 2026

approve

Voted yesMar 26, 2026

Waive Permitting Fees for 354 Paradise Drive

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

Commissioner Scott Haag made a motion, second by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #2.

Voted yesMar 12, 2026

Resolution 2026-07: Accountability Court Grant Officials

Voted yesMar 5, 2026

to appoint Kristen Hoyt to the position of Comal County Judge effective immediately with the bond set at $10,000.

Voted yesMar 5, 2026

Appointment of County Judge

AbstainedFeb 5, 2026

Referencing Item 21 (A), I move to authorize County Commissioner Crownover to negotiate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 Texas Government Code

AbstainedFeb 5, 2026

approve Action Agenda Item #14

AbstainedFeb 5, 2026

Approval of TAC HEBP Interlocal Agreement for EAP Services

AbstainedFeb 5, 2026

Authorization for Real Property Negotiations

Voted yesDec 30, 2025

approve Action Agenda Item #27 with the correction related to Precinct 1

Voted yesDec 30, 2025

Joint Resolution #2025-29: ESD Nomination Process

Voted yesNov 20, 2025

approve Action Agenda Item #14

Voted yesNov 20, 2025

Resolution for Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance

Voted yesNov 6, 2025

make an amendment to make building it contingent on actually getting the grant

Voted yesNov 6, 2025

USTA Tennis Venue Services Inquiry Form Approval

Voted yesOct 23, 2025

Commissioner Jen Crownover made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #13 A), B), and C).

Voted noSep 4, 2025

approve Action Agenda Item #27

Voted yesSep 4, 2025

approve amendment number one to the 2026 Comal County Budget

Voted yesSep 4, 2025

Adoption of 2026 Comal County Budget (Amendment No. 1 and Budget as Amended)

Voted noSep 4, 2025

Realignment of 2025 Salary for County Court at Law No. 3

Expressed concern that clawing back previously approved budgeted salary shakes confidence in the county's administrative process.

Voted yesAug 21, 2025

approve Action Agenda Item #24

Voted yesAug 21, 2025

amend the proposed salaries for Elected Constables Precinct 1, 2, 3, and 4 to $89,536 and set the additional public hearings for the salaries of Elected Officials and the Proposed Budget during the Re

Voted yesAug 21, 2025

Amend Proposed Constable Salaries and Set Public Hearings

Voted yesAug 21, 2025

Approve Line-Item Transfer for Judicial Pay Increases (SB 293)

Voted yesJun 12, 2025

to approve Action Agenda Item #6

Voted yesJun 12, 2025

Variance for Buffalo Springs Road Address Assignment

Voted yesMay 1, 2025

approve Action Agenda Item #10

Voted yesMay 1, 2025

Road Naming and Address Variance for 861 Charter Oak Drive