Thomas R. Callahan
Candidate bio
Tom Callahan is the incumbent Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2, currently serving his first term. Prior to elected office, he was a small-business owner and a member of the Deer Park City Council for eight years.
Top 3 priorities
- 1Lower the county property tax rate while protecting essential services
- 2Strengthen support for sheriff’s deputies and constable patrols in unincorporated areas
- 3Streamline permitting for small businesses operating in the precinct
Questionnaire answers
Small business owner, former Deer Park City Council member, and current Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2.
I am running for re-election to continue work on tax relief, public safety, and infrastructure accountability.
Public safety. I will continue funding for additional patrols and partnerships with municipal police departments.
I support a no-new-revenue tax rate when feasible and rigorous review of every contract over $1 million.
My office maintains a 24-hour service request line and weekly mobile office hours throughout the precinct.
Every vote and major expenditure from my office is posted within one business day on our official site.
Eight years on Deer Park City Council and four years as County Commissioner have prepared me for this work.
I work daily with the County Judge and fellow Commissioners across party lines on budget and infrastructure decisions.