Skeet Phillips has spent his time as commissioner focused on the fundamentals: responsible budgeting, roads and transportation, public safety and county services capable of keeping pace with Kaufman County's growth.
When Skeet came into office, he made commitments to the residents of Precinct 2. He promised to address debt, improve roads and make sure county government delivered the services a growing community needed.
His record today includes paid-off precinct equipment, a lower county tax rate, transportation projects moving through development and construction, expanded public safety facilities and improvements to county government.
Precinct 2 equipment is paid for.
The Kaufman County tax rate during Skeet's early years in office.
A substantially lower county tax rate while Kaufman County continued addressing the demands created by rapid growth.
Transportation projects often require years of engineering, environmental review, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, funding and coordination before construction can begin. Skeet has worked with Kaufman County, TxDOT, cities, engineers and other partners as projects affecting Precinct 2 move through those stages.
The project from north of U.S. 80 to Windmill Farms Boulevard widens the existing two-lane roadway to a four- to six-lane divided facility. Construction began in September 2025.
The July 2026 Kaufman County Transportation Report lists a construction cost of $80,359,417 and anticipated completion in May 2028.
The next phase extends from Windmill Farms Boulevard to SH 205 and is planned to widen the existing two-lane roadway to a four- to six-lane divided facility.
The July 2026 report lists 100% plans for October 2026 and utility relocation completion for June 2027. Construction funding remains pending.
This project includes reconstruction of FM 740 and FM 548 into four-lane divided urban roadways and widening of the bridge at the Mustang Creek crossing.
The July 2026 report lists an estimated construction cost of $90.5 million. Environmental clearance is pending.
The project from FM 548 to FM 148 is planned to widen FM 1641 into a four-lane divided urban roadway, with six lanes ultimately planned.
The July 2026 report lists 100% plans as completed in August 2025. Utility relocations remain underway, with construction funding still pending.
The FM 741 project from FM 548 to Spring Creek Boulevard is planned to widen and reconstruct the roadway from a two-lane rural facility into a four- to six-lane urban divided roadway.
The July 2026 report lists an estimated construction cost of $105,883,095. Engineering and right-of-way acquisition remain underway.
The project from the Kaufman-Rockwall county line to Ranch Road includes reconstruction of FM 460 and FM 740 into four-lane divided urban roadways, with six lanes ultimately planned.
The July 2026 report lists an estimated construction cost of $135,806,715.
Across Kaufman County, $36,150,756 in county bond funding has been invested in design, utility improvements and related work supporting transportation projects. Those countywide projects are associated with $5,360,547,099 in construction investment returned to Kaufman County.
These figures are countywide and are not limited to Precinct 2. They represent transportation projects throughout Kaufman County and should not be interpreted as funding attributable solely to Commissioner Phillips or Precinct 2.
Skeet has worked with transportation partners on traffic signals and intersection improvements as development and traffic volumes have increased. Projects remain in different stages of approval and construction.
The traffic signal has been approved. Installation is waiting on the necessary turn-lane improvement.
The traffic signal has been approved. Installation is waiting on the necessary turn-lane improvement.
The proposed traffic signal remains in the approval process and has not yet been approved.
Skeet has supported investments in law enforcement, emergency response and county public safety infrastructure.
A new Sheriff's Office substation on Lassen Trail expanded law enforcement facilities serving the Forney area.
A new Constable substation on Lake Ray Hubbard Drive was developed with CareFlite access and a helipad and opened in August 2026.
Skeet supported the voter-approved investment in Kaufman County's new Justice Center.
Kaufman County voters approved a bond for a juvenile detention facility designed to include educational classrooms.
Kaufman County voters approved construction of a new animal shelter, which is open and serving the community.
The historic Kaufman County Courthouse received significant renovation work, with occupancy anticipated in fall 2026.
The Forney sub-courthouse was remodeled to better serve residents.
Kaufman County established a Facilities Department focused on maintaining and protecting county buildings.
Rapid growth requires more than roads. Skeet has also supported improvements to county departments, systems and services residents depend upon.
Kaufman County established Development Services to create greater consistency in platting and development processes countywide.
County operations have been strengthened through updates to human resources and information technology.
Kaufman County updated its voting equipment as part of continued efforts to maintain reliable and secure elections.
Skeet has worked with cities, school districts and other public agencies when cooperation could save taxpayer dollars or improve services.
That includes an interlocal agreement with the city of Forney for parking improvements at Mulberry Park, as well as in downtown Forney, helping improve access for merchants and visitors to the sub-courthouse.
Skeet Phillips remains focused on serving Precinct 2 and helping Kaufman County meet the demands of continued growth.
