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)
- governanceJen Crownover is seeking reelection for a fourth term as Comal County Precinct 4 Commissioner.Related votes
- taxesCrownover supported the initiative to ask state legislators to reconsider tax exemptions for qualifying data centers to protect county revenue.Related votes
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)
public park access
Local businesses relying on weekend lake traffic and boaters might see a slight dip in revenue while repairs are underway.
Water Availability
Multi-million dollar regional water infrastructure projects like WaterSECURE are in development.
Outdoor Burn Ban
Reduces the risk of costly wildfire emergencies.
Road Infrastructure
County assumes maintenance responsibility for the accepted Simmons Valley roads.
2027 County Budget Planning
Total budget of $214 million with a tax rate of $0.305015 per $100 valuation.
Grant Applications for Specialty Courts and Juvenile Programs
$231,297.20 in state grant funding awarded.
Johnson Way Road Dedication and Assessment
Developer will fund $175,000 in required road improvements.
Subdivision Regulation Updates
Costs for traffic impact studies and enhanced road construction standards will be borne by developers.
Mental Health Facility Construction Acceleration
Cost of $88,040.54 covered entirely by federal ARPA funds.
Youth Sports Park Improvements & Funding Swaps
Funded through existing property improvements budget and partner donations.
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.
2026 Comal County Budget and 2025 Property Tax Rate Adoption
Maintains the existing property tax rate of $0.305015 per $100 valuation.
Jail and Tax Office Capital Projects
Debt issuance of $155 million for capital construction.
Mental Health Facility Project Change Order
$52,261.64 funded from American Rescue Plan Act interest-earned funds.
Emergency Services District Board Nomination Policy
None.
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-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.
Meyer Ranch Unit 13 Road Acceptance
County assumes long-term maintenance; a two-year maintenance bond covers construction-period damage.
early voting
No direct financial impact on taxpayers is associated with this routine civic process.
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.
Approve Claims
Proclamation — Operation Green Light for Veterans
Proclamation — Czech Heritage Month
Accept roads — The Preserve at Elm Creek, Unit 2
Amendment to Plat — Cypress Lake Gardens, Western Skies, Block 104
Amendment to Plat — Mystic Shores, Unit 13
Interlocal Agreement — Flash Flood Warning System with New Braunfels
Development Agreement — CEMEX, Krueger Canyon Road
Pre-Qualification Pool — RFQ 2026-530 Engineering Services
Pre-Qualification Pool — RFQ 2026-540 Architectural Services
Pre-Qualification Pool — RFQ 2026-550 Geotechnical Services
Pre-Qualification Pool — RFQ 2026-560 Surveying Services
Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Audit Report
Dell Apex Backup Subscription Orders and Amendments
Line-item transfer — IT cloud backup
Engineer-in-Training (E5) job description
Line-item transfer — Road Department EIT funding
Approve Claims
Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
Hill Country Night Sky Month Proclamation
Voting record (44)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Commissioner Kevin Webb made a motion, second by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #14.
Commissioner Webb made a motion, second by Commissioner Jen Crownover to approve Action Agenda Item #11.
Commissioner Kevin Webb made a motion, second by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #15.
Resolution 2026-17 — notice of intent to issue Certificates of Obligation
TAC Workers' Compensation Program renewal
TAC Liability Program renewal
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
Adopt Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
approve Action Agenda Item #26
TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool Agreements
Order #564 - Denial of Subdivision Cancellation for The Summit Estates at Fischer, Unit 1
approve Action Agenda Item #7
Resolution 2026-13: Railroad Crossing Safety Grant Application
approve Action Agenda Item #17
Adopt Resolution 2026-12 Regarding Data Centers
approve
Waive Permitting Fees for 354 Paradise Drive
Commissioner Scott Haag made a motion, second by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #2.
Resolution 2026-07: Accountability Court Grant Officials
to appoint Kristen Hoyt to the position of Comal County Judge effective immediately with the bond set at $10,000.
Appointment of County Judge
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
approve Action Agenda Item #14
Approval of TAC HEBP Interlocal Agreement for EAP Services
Authorization for Real Property Negotiations
approve Action Agenda Item #27 with the correction related to Precinct 1
Joint Resolution #2025-29: ESD Nomination Process
approve Action Agenda Item #14
Resolution for Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance
make an amendment to make building it contingent on actually getting the grant
USTA Tennis Venue Services Inquiry Form Approval
Commissioner Jen Crownover made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #13 A), B), and C).
approve Action Agenda Item #27
approve amendment number one to the 2026 Comal County Budget
Adoption of 2026 Comal County Budget (Amendment No. 1 and Budget as Amended)
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.