Commissioner Precinct 2· 2015–2026
David Stout
El Paso County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 52
- Total speaking time
- 9:01:45
- Avg per meeting
- 10:25
- Segments
- 8265
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Top issues during term (20)
emergency weather response
You might lose a few hours of work or have to pay for last-minute childcare if schools close unexpectedly.
election campaign
Campaign spending and potential shifts in county budget priorities could influence how your tax dollars are allocated in the coming years.
Infrastructure, Subdivisions, and County Facilities
Funded entirely through existing bond savings and unprogrammed contingencies without issuing new debt.
Domestic Violence Awareness
The new East Campus project involves a $47 million construction budget.
immigration policy
The grant provides nearly $5 million in state funding with no required county match.
Sheriff's Office Budget and Staffing
Addressed through departmental budget transfers and upcoming year-end budget amendments for projected deficits.
Meta El Paso Data Center Negotiations
Significant long-term economic development incentives and tax arrangements associated with the data center project.
Flood Damage Prevention Order Update
Potential long-term savings by ensuring developers pay for infrastructure upgrades.
Montana Vista Transmission Line Concerns
Legal and administrative costs associated with PUC intervention.
Arts Masterplan Development
Involves tracking and allocation of county arts funds and project budgets.
Strategic Leadership and Governance Planning
Guides county spending and resource allocation across upcoming fiscal years.
Sheriff's Office Budget and Staffing
Matters discussed involve the allocation and deployment of resources within the El Paso County Sheriff's Office budget.
Election Administration and Polling Sites
Funding is allocated through the Elections Department budget.
public safety enforcement
A low ISO rating could lead to higher insurance premiums for homeowners and businesses in the district.
'Close the Gap' Summit Planning
Depends on resource allocation determined by the commission and county.
Sheriff's Office Budget Deficit
The Sheriff's Office budget reflects a multi-million dollar deficit affecting county finances.
90th Texas Legislative Session Agenda
Statewide and local fiscal impacts depend on legislative provisions.
Veteran Support and Advocacy
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Ascarate Golf Course Maintenance
The project is currently working within a $6.1 million allocation for lake renovations, but residents argue that preservation is more cost-effective than demolition and new construction.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Proposal
Total budget of $696.8 million with a general fund of $542.4 million.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Stout 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31
Approve and adopt a resolution declaring the month of September 2026 as ”National Deaf Awareness Month" in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-31
RECONSIDER ITEM # 7D.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate on behalf and for the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.121(a)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTES UNANIMOUSLY THAT DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD P…
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate on behalf and for the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.121(a)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Receive a presentation from the El Paso County 911 District and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget and property tax rate for Emergency Service District #1. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Ricardo Pepi for his selection to the United States Men’s National Team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and declaring August 24, 2026, as “Ricardo Pepi Day” in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-24
(Postponed 7/27/26, 8/10/26) Receive a presentation, discuss, and provide feedback to the County’s Strategic Plan, Goal 7.2 Facility Benefits Equity Assessment. Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department, 915- 273-3520
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discuss and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate on behalf and for the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.121(a)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-24
Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code section 281.091(b)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Employee COLA and Step Increase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Data Center Resolution and Letter
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Governor Greg Abbott's directive to audit large-scale data center projects within the ERCOT service area, including signing a corresponding resolution as well as signing and sending a letter requesting that similar review and policy considerations be app
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the Cowan Stingrays Swim Team for their outstanding achievements during the 2026 summer competitive season and their role as ambassadors for El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
BUDGET HEARING- Discuss and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget for El Paso County. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Data Center Resolution and Letter
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Data Center Resolution and Letter
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-17
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.025(g), hold a public hearing regarding the County Clerk's Records Archive Preservation and Restoration Plan and the assessment of a $10.00 fee for Fiscal Year 2027. Delia Briones, County Clerk, County Clerk's Office, 915-273-3532
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-03
Receive a presentation from the El Paso Central Appraisal District on the County of El Paso 2026 Certified Appraisal Roll. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director, Budget and Finance, 915-273-3726
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1214)
Recorded while Stout was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of Resolution for 50th Anniversary of the Massing of the Colors
Adoption of Resolution for 'Lights on Afterschool Day'
Adoption of Resolution for Menstrual Health Awareness Month
Adoption of Resolution for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Adoption of Resolution for 'Election Hero Day'
Approval of Tierra del Este III - Phase VI PID Assessment Resolution
Approval of Master Service Agreement for Arts Masterplan
Approval of Resolution for Sheriff's Tax Sale of Struck-Off Properties
Award of RFQ 26-014 Subdivision Regulations Rewrite
Approval of Axon Public Safety Technology Systems Renewal and Consolidation
Approval of ASTRO P25 Radio System Modernization
Approval of Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant for Latino Art Now! 2026 Conference
Approval of DOJ ANGEL Grant Application for Sheriff's Office
Approval of DOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Application
Approval of Budget Amendment No. 02(a) for Courthouse Security Overtime
Approval of Budget Amendment No. 46(a) for Sheriff's Medical Expenses
Intervention in El Paso Electric Pine-to-McLeod Transmission Line Project
Issuance of Notice to Cure to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 2026, and the special meeting of October 15, 2026.
Voting record (1066)
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