Results That Matter | David Glass for Bastrop County

Roads & Infrastructure

Decades of deferred maintenance and unprecedented county growth demand decisive action. Here is how we are keeping Bastrop County moving.

Dozens of miles of county roads completely rebuilt or resurfaced using sustainable techniques that stretch every tax dollar further.

Secured funding to repair or replace aging bridges, prioritizing school bus routes and emergency response paths.

Invested heavily in clearing and rebuilding drainage channels to prevent road washout and protect private property.

Every dollar the county spends comes directly from the people who live here. We manage it accordingly.

Applying business principles to root out waste, demand efficiency, and deliver services without defaulting to tax hikes.

Re-evaluating county equipment lifecycle and purchasing to save taxpayers hundreds of thousands over the long term.

Bastrop County is a prime target for developers. We ensure development serves the community, not the other way around.

Holding developers accountable — they pay for the infrastructure required by their developments, not existing taxpayers.

Ensuring new subdivisions have secured sustainable water rights before any ground is broken.

Balancing subdivision density with the fundamental rights of long-time Bastrop County landowners.

Supporting the partnerships that make Bastrop County a great place to live and work.

Working with the Elgin EDC and surrounding municipalities to attract responsible, high-paying jobs to the county.

Securing resources for volunteer fire departments and EMS to drastically improve response times in rural Precinct 4.