LSL10- Interview with Kevin Falconer Part 1 - Lone Star Ladies

In this informative and community-centered episode of Lone Star Ladies, co-hosts Sheree Rose, Darlene Howell, and Brandie Kennedy welcome Denton County Commissioner Kevin Falconer (Precinct 2) for an in-depth look at what the commissioners court actually does—and why it matters to every taxpayer in North Texas.


Before the interview, Sheree updates listeners on key upcoming events and election reminders:
🗳️ Constitutional Amendment Election
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4
Poll Hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Find your polling place: VoteDenton.gov or CollinCountyTX.gov


📅 Other Important Dates & Events:
Nov 8: First day to file for office (check the Texas Secretary of State website)
Nov 13: Conservative Cup — 9:30–10:30 a.m., Denton County GOP HQ, 2921 Country Club Rd
Nov 13: 45–47 Club Luncheon featuring Don Huffines, candidate for Texas Comptroller
Nov 10: D3C Friendsgiving at the Hilton Garden Inn with keynote speaker Wesley Hunt
Nov 24: Dr. Pete Chambers event (Plano Conservatives, 6–8 p.m.)
Jan 10, 2026: Lincoln–Reagan Dinner at the Hyatt DFW — Denton County’s largest annual fundraiser


The Ladies then turn their attention to Commissioner Falconer, who explains his decision to run for re-election and provides an insider’s view of county government. Representing the area often called the “Lake District,” Falconer’s Precinct 2 includes parts of Carrollton, The Colony, Frisco, Plano, Corinth, Little Elm, Shady Shores, and Castle Hills.


Listeners learn:
What the Commissioners Court actually is—and why most residents don’t know what it does.
How county government handles everything from birth certificates to death records, public health, courts, and the jail system.
Why Denton County’s population growth (nearly 100 new residents per day) requires constant precinct redrawing.
How county taxes are set, and why rising appraisal values, not tax rates, are driving up property bills.


How collaboration among county departments keeps essential services running—from law enforcement and courts to infrastructure and public safety. Falconer also shares insights from his time as former Mayor of Carrollton, his background in architecture and business, and his dedication to fiscal responsibility, proudly noting that he has never voted to raise a tax rate during his years in office.
The episode closes with a reminder that understanding your local government is key to protecting your wallet and your community.


“County commissioners oversee a half-billion-dollar budget,” Falconer explains. “It’s one of the most important—and least understood—roles in Texas politics.”

Categories: Politics & Civics

Starring: Sheree Rose, Darlene Howell, Brandie Kennedy