Katy - Fulshear | February 2026

Election

BY AUBREY HOWELL

Waller County Precinct 4 commissioner Republican primary

Waller County judge Republican primary

Dan Smith Occupation & experience: Katy City council member; 24- year business leader with

Brian Cantrell Occupation &

Brent Davis Occupation & experience: self-employed general contractor, owner of Davis Irrigation Services established 1996 832-435-2673

Justin Beckendorff Occupation & experience:

experience: Waller County fire marshal, chief of emergency management/ homeland security, oversees county grant division www.cantrellforwaller.com

Waller County commissioner [Precinct 4]; budget- focused leader; emergency response partner; community advocate www.justin4waller.com

MBA; conservative delegate to Republican State Convention www.danbsmith.com

My priorities are straightforward: safer communities, responsible growth that pays its own way and putting taxpayers first through common-sense spending. I will champion police, improve our aging roads and infrastructure, and ensure developers pay their fair share for the growth they bring to Waller County. If elected, what will be your top priorities?

My top priority will be looking into the budget to improve the roads, drainage, public safety, and ensuring that tax dollars are spent wisely while keeping the tax burden low on our residents. If elected, what will be your top priorities?

My priorities are public safety, infrastructure and responsible growth. That means improving roads and drainage, strengthening emergency preparedness and ensuring county services keep pace with development. I will focus on practical solutions that protect residents, support first responders and responsibly manage growth in Precinct 4.

My top priorities: 1) Fiscal discipline and tax relief. 2) Safer communities and stronger emergency management. 3) Better roads, drainage, and infrastructure planning. 4) Faster, customer-friendly permitting and transparent communication so citizens know what’s happening and why.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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