Austin Luce

Republican

On ballot as: Austin Luce
Current role: Commercial property manager; member of the Texas State Guard
Background: Business degree, Texas A&M University (per campaign)
Commercial property manager in Smith County for the past decade (per campaign)
Oil and gas industry, then commercial real estate (per campaign)
Real estate license; licensed property tax consultant (per candidate)
Experience: Founding member and past president, Smith County Young Republicans
Former delegate, Republican State Convention
Texas State Guard (since 2021) (per campaign)
Chair, PATH (People Attempting to Help)
Past president, Tyler Young Professionals Network (per campaign)
Top priorities: Property taxes: "Keep budgets limited to grow only as much as household incomes"
Spending: "Review expenditures, not just taxes. Look for transparent vendors and seek best practices from other counties across the state"
Services: stay "laser focused on the services Smith County citizens depend on, like roads & bridges, public safety, and a strong justice system"
Economy: "Focus on recruiting industries that pay high wages and sell outside the county, reducing homeowners’ tax burden"
Roads: "I think that Smith County needs to make a comprehensive plan for our roads" (KETK interview)
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "Keep budgets limited to grow only as much as household incomes."
Growth and infrastructure: To KLTV: "Smith County is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth right now. I want to make sure that it continues to grow in the right ways"
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: To KETK: "supporting our law enforcement so that we have safe neighborhoods"
Endorsements: Texas Home School Coalition
Smith County Commissioner John Moore (primary)
Sheriff Larry Smith (primary)
District Attorney Jacob Putman (primary)
Tyler Mayor Don Warren (primary)
Campaign website: voteluce.com

Austin Luce

County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2

Austin Luce