Commissioner Precinct 3· 2025-2028
Steven Villela
Midland County, TX
About
Steven Villela's platform centers on essential public services, with a specific emphasis on securing reliable water resources and upgrading county infrastructure. His priorities reflect a commitment to addressing the foundational needs of Midland County to support its growth and operational stability.
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Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureSteven Villela has prioritized the improvement and management of local water resources.Related votes
- infrastructureVillela campaigned on a platform focused on the development and maintenance of county infrastructure.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 5:03:41
- Avg per meeting
- 15:11
- Segments
- 6408
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Top issues during term (20)
Sheriff's Office Budgeting
Adds retroactive pay for affected employees; cost not stated.
Emergency Management and Environmental Cleanup
The office utilizes grants and flex-time to manage costs for community programs.
County Road 1232 Drainage and Road Expansion
Contract awarded in the amount of $2,895,403.85.
Road Construction Standards
Paved roads are significantly more expensive to build initially but reduce long-term maintenance costs for the county.
Courthouse Operational Upgrades
Funded via budgeted facility maintenance accounts.
Master Transportation Plan Phase 2
Funded through existing county budget allocations.
Jail Medical Staffing Costs and Invoices
Disputed amounts for jail staffing costs above the cap.
OIME Playa Tract Drainage Improvements
Future drainage improvements infrastructure planning.
Juvenile Justice Center Construction Contract
Contract amounts not stated in the published agenda.
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South Draw Flood Mitigation Land Acquisition
Nominal environmental review and closing costs
County Leadership Vacancy
The county is legally required to continue paying the suspended judge while also compensating the newly appointed acting judge.
public safety and emergency response
Expect a significant spike in taxpayer spending to cover emergency response costs, overtime for police, and potential long-term security upgrades.
FY2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Sets county tax rates and departmental spending levels across the entire county government for the fiscal year.
IT Department Audit Implementation and Consulting Services
First-year implementation and software costs are covered under existing budgeted funds through a cooperative purchasing contract.
Emergency Equipment and Fleet Purchases
Significant capital outlay for vehicle purchases and ongoing maintenance costs.
zoning change
Local property values and construction spending could get a nice little bump from the redevelopment of this empty lot.
GPS Tracking of County Vehicles
Unknown purchase and installation cost; potentially offset by fleet efficiency gains.
Centennial Library Circulation Desk Replacement
$45,000 budgeted in FY 2027 library funds.
Tyler Technologies Software Upgrade for Justice and Constable Offices
Cost of $1,758,080.80 funded from county contingency funds.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Villela 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.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Discuss and take action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Midland for FY2026 Mill & Fill Project
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Move we approve the consent agenda.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Sheriff's Office Pay Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion that for JP 1, 2, 3 and 4 on their 5005 to add $8,000.00
- movedfailed2026-08-18
Motion to remove the $300,000.00 out of 10-500-10.7110 for the Command Center.
- secondedpassed2026-08-18
Sheriff's Office Pay Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Reducing Public Communications 5315 by $2,000.00.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion to approve engagement letter with Shafer, Davis, O'Leary, & Stoker, P.C., and authorizing the firm to represent Midland County in both these cases.
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Line item 100-145-00.5790 increasing that line item by $10,000.00 for professional services.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
On 100-500-10.6350 remove the telephone for the laptop phone for the Captain and Admin.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion is Road and Bridge 200-900-00.7030 adding $4.5 million for the FY27 Chip Seal.
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion reducing Education and Training at the Horseshoe line 6105 by $2500.00.
- movedpassed2026-08-18
Motion to approve this budget amendment as presented.
- movedpassed 4-02026-08-18
Motion to add $675.00 to 100-500-90.6105 Education and Training.
- secondedpassed2026-08-04
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Installation of Fencing and Concrete for K9 Kennels
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Task Work Order with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Revising Risk Manager Job Description
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Replacement of Flagpoles at Centennial Library
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Replace Padding in Violent Cells
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (865)
Recorded while Villela was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Line Item Transfers
Bills and Wire Transfers
Employee Gift De Minimis Amount Increase
Horseshoe Use for Christmas Party
Centennial Library Circulation Desk Replacement
World Archives Holdings Library Subscription
Task Force Coordination Agreement with CID
County Fire Marshal Appointed Local Rabies Control Authority
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department Fire Protection Agreement
Border Prosecution Unit Grant Budget Amendment
NMS Labs Laboratory Services Agreement
Medical Examiner Replacement Vehicle Purchase
Janitorial Services Cancellation Notice to Redlee/SCS, Inc.
NetZero USA LED Lighting Upgrades
ConTech EcoStruxure Building Operation Integration for Sheriff's Office
ConTech EcoStruxure Building Operation Transition for Courthouse
Texas AirSystems Boiler Replacement at Horseshoe
Master Transportation Plan Phase 2 Task Work Order
Senior Life Non-Profit Funding Agreement
Voting record (127)
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