Working Hard for Johnson County
Providing Convenient Constituent Service for Johnson County
- On the day Chet was sworn in to represent the new 17th District, he opened the first congressional office ever in Johnson County, which is run by a full-time staff.
- In addition, Chet has held numerous town hall meetings in Johnson County since 2005, listening to residents’ concerns.
Economic Development through Better and Safer Roads
Since 2005, Chet has secured $3.9 million for transportation infrastructure projects in Johnson County.
- Chet secured $588,000 to design the Alsbury Blvd. extension in Burleson, a crucial element to the city's long-term transportation plans.
- Chet secured $2.2 million to expand East Renfro Street from two to four lanes between Interstate 35W to County Road 602, in order to alleviate traffic congestion.
- Chet secured $1.2 million to connect Colonial Drive between Wal-Mart and Cleburne High School.
Protecting Families by Getting Drug Dealers off the Streets
- Since 2005, Chet has secured $288,000 for the Stop the Offender Program (STOP). This is an undercover joint law enforcement agency whose objective is to stop the spread of drugs in Johnson County at the individual dealer level. The program uses information gained from low-level drug dealers’ arrests to follow the chain of command and stop the flow of narcotics into the area.
Working to Reopen Ham Creek Park for Johnson County Families
- Chet has secured $2.1 million to reopen Ham Creek Park on the Brazos River, located near Rio Vista. This is a beautiful park that has been closed to the public for over twenty years. After key community leaders approached Chet about their desire to reopen the park, Chet sought funding to get the project started. Once complete, the park will consist of a campground with 35 campsites, a two-lane boat ramp, restrooms, group shelters, trails and a playground.
Protecting Water Supply for Johnson County Families
- Chet secured $500,000 for a new elevated water storage tank in Grandview. The city of Grandview is experiencing a high growth rate and is constructing several new housing divisions. The water tank is expected to alleviate much of the pressure from the rapid population growth.
A New Building for the East Cleburne Community Center
- Chet secured $500,000 to go toward a new facility for the East Cleburne Community Center (ECCC), a non-profit organization that provides many civic services for the community. These services include youth programs, tutoring, mentoring, Camp Fire Girls, the "A’s and B’s” Program with the Cleburne Independent School District, job training and computer education courses. The ECCC has outgrown its capacity and the funding secured by Chet will help build a new, larger facility.
Hike and Bike Trail for Burleson Families
- Chet secured $250,000 for the City of Burleson’s hike and bike trail, which will turn the existing dirt trail that runs from Oak Valley to Chissenhall Park into a safe, paved trail for Burleson residents. The trail is designed to increase quality of life and interconnectedness of the City of Burleson.
