Dan Smith (Waller County Commissioner Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026)

Dan Smith

Republican Party

Candidate, Waller County Commissioner Precinct 4

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Next election

March 3, 2026

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Dan Smith (Republican Party) is running for election for Waller County Commissioner Precinct 4 in Texas. Smith is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Dan Smith provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 25, 2026:

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Elections

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Waller County Commissioner Precinct 4

Ethel Wilmore (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Waller County Commissioner Precinct 4 on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Waller County Commissioner Precinct 4

Brian Cantrell (R) and Dan Smith (R) are running in the Republican primary for Waller County Commissioner Precinct 4 on March 3, 2026.

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Endorsements

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• True Texas Project

Campaign themes

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Dan Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an experienced City Councilmember, conservative leader, and private-sector executive with more than two decades of experience managing people, budgets, and complex operations. Since 2021, I have served on Katy City Council, where I helped balance budgets, lower tax rates, invest in public safety, and manage growth responsibly. I am running for Waller County Commissioner to bring proven leadership, fiscal discipline, and practical decision-making to a rapidly growing county. My focus is delivering safer communities, ensuring growth pays its own way, and protecting taxpayers through responsible, transparent government.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Safer communities through strong public safety, roads, and drainage. Public safety is my top priority. Safe communities depend on well-supported first responders, reliable roads, and effective drainage that protects families during emergencies and severe weather. On Katy City Council, I supported investments in law enforcement, fire protection, emergency services, and critical road and drainage improvements—while demanding accountability for taxpayer dollars. As County Commissioner, I will prioritize public safety, support first responders, and ensure infrastructure keeps pace with growth to protect lives and property.
• Growth that pays its own way. Waller County is growing quickly, and that growth must be managed responsibly. Development should help pay for the roads, drainage, and infrastructure it requires so existing residents are not burdened with higher taxes or long-term costs. I have experience negotiating development agreements and planning infrastructure that protect taxpayers, and I will bring that same disciplined approach to county government.
• Fiscal responsibility, limited government, and accountability. I believe government should be limited, efficient, and focused on its core responsibilities. On Katy City Council, I supported balanced budgets, lowered tax rates, and pushed back against unnecessary expansion of government and spending. As County Commissioner, I will guard against wasteful growth in government, carefully scrutinize new spending, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly—protecting families from higher taxes and long-term financial burdens.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety, including law enforcement, emergency services, road safety, drainage, and flood mitigation; responsible growth and land-use planning; infrastructure investment; fiscal responsibility; property tax relief; and transparent, accountable government. I am especially focused on ensuring development pays its fair share and protecting taxpayers from long-term costs created by poor planning.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Katy Mayor, Dusty Thiele

Raymond Dollins

True Texas Project

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