County Judge· 2011–2026
Sherman Krause
Comal County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 43
- Total speaking time
- 5:03:50
- Avg per meeting
- 7:04
- Segments
- 4760
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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.
Subdivision Regulation Updates
Costs for traffic impact studies and enhanced road construction standards will be borne by developers.
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.
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.
Road Improvement Program
Negotiations will establish the final contract value based on evaluation rankings.
Right-of-Way Fence Encroachments and Permit Appeals
None
Pre-Trial Release Bond Supervision Program Impact
Saved the county an estimated $1.6 million to $5 million in jail operational costs by reducing inmate bed-days.
Public Improvement District Assessments
Annual installments of $365,082.95 for The Grove and $266,467.10 for The Crossings.
Public Health Surveillance
Placeholder budget submission with no local matching funds required.
Decisions during term (815)
Recorded while Krause was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Claims
Approval of Amendment to Plat of Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard, Unit 30
Approval of Amendment to Plat of Canyon Lake Shores, Unit No. 1
Approval of Amendment to Plat of Clear Water Estates, Unit 1
Approval of Amendment to Plat of Mystic Shores, Unit Seventeen
Accept Construction of Roads within Mayfair - Maytown Dr
Approval of Change Order #41 for Public Health/EOC Project
Approval of PHEP Grant Contract Renewal Application
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-03 for SAFE Program Grant
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-04 for Accountability Court Program Grant
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-05 for Challenge Court Program Grant
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-06 for Mental Health Court Grant
Approval of Order #558 Prohibiting Outdoor Burning
Approval of TAC HEBP Interlocal Agreement for EAP Services
Approval of 2026 Comal County Wellness Werks Incentive Program
Approval of Catapult Health 2026 Virtual Checkup Addendum
Approval of Evaluation Committee for RFQ 2026-520
Approval of 2025 Comal County Racial Profiling and Analysis Report
Approval of Amended Job Description for Veteran Services Officer/Director
AgriLife Extension Agreement and Line-Item Transfer
Voting record (17)
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approve Action Agenda Item #14
Approval of TAC HEBP Interlocal Agreement for EAP Services
approve Action Agenda Item #27 with the correction related to Precinct 1
Joint Resolution #2025-29: ESD Nomination Process
Expressed concern that the resolution formally excludes the County Judge from nomination input and questioned the necessity of a formal resolution over an updated spreadsheet.
approve Action Agenda Item #14
Resolution for Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance
Supported because the program offers flood control options alongside land and recharge area conservation.
make an amendment to make building it contingent on actually getting the grant
USTA Tennis Venue Services Inquiry Form Approval
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
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
Amend Proposed Constable Salaries and Set Public Hearings
Approve Line-Item Transfer for Judicial Pay Increases (SB 293)
The action by the State included the supplement that the state pays me... I will abstain from voting on this item since it involves my salary.