Meet the Candidates

Dwayne Shaw

Hello San Saba County, My name is Dwayne Shaw. Many know me as “Bubba” and I am running for San Saba County Sheriff. I’m a lifelong resident of San Saba, graduating from SSHS in 1993. I started my public service career at age 18, volunteering for the S.S. Co. Volunteer EMS and the S.S Volunteer Fire Department where I served as the Secretary/Treasurer. My first job was with the San Saba Co. Sheriff’s Office as a Jailer/Dispatcher while attending college and the police academy, then a deputy. Later, I was hired by Chief Ray Riggs and promoted as the first ever Sergeant for the San Saba PD. I worked for SSPD for 20 years, promoted to Sergeant and then Chief of police, retiring in 2015. Then went back to college to pursue my interest in mortuary science. I continued to work in San Saba and in the prison system’s Education Department under Mullin ISD. I have also served as treasurer/financial officer on the Dove Project Board of Directors.

During retirement, I assisted the Brownwood Fire Marshal’s Office with fire investigations. I maintained all licenses held with the State… Jailer, Peace Officer, Arson Investigator, and Telecommunicator. In 2020, I realized that law enforcement was my true passion/calling. I returned to work for the S.S. Co. Sheriff’s Office as Chief Deputy and held that position until I resigned in August of ‘22. I’m currently employed at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.

I am an animal lover and have 2 dogs, Molly and Dexter. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. I am a Christian, and my family and I are members of the First United Presbyterian Church. My family roots in San Saba are deep, dating back to 1854 when my Sloan ancestors settled.

I have served our home of San Saba in many positions throughout the last 30 years and would be honored to return and serve as your next Sheriff.

David Jenkins

I am a 6th generation Texan and was raised in a farming family near San Angelo. I married the love of my life Cherri in 1973. We raised 2 beautiful daughters and gained 2 great sons-in-law. We have 4 wonderful grandchildren.

During my younger days, I worked as a cowboy on local ranches and in the feedlots of the Texas panhandle. I served in the Texas Army National Guard as a Calvary Scout for 7 years and ranked E5 Sergeant. I have an honorable discharge. I began working in the plumbing trades and received my Master Plumber’s License. I owned and operated a plumbing business in Kerrville, Texas, for several years.

I eventually decided to make a career change to law enforcement. I graduated from Southwest Texas Junior College with a Basic Peace Officer Certificate in 1987 and immediately began my law enforcement career at the Kerrville Police Department. By 2001, I was ready to get back to my farm and ranch roots. I took a position as a Deputy Sheriff in San Saba County and purchased a small ranch in Richland Springs. I began raising cow calf pairs, Dorper sheep and currently raise beef steers. You may find me on a tractor helping my neighbors cut and bail hay or working cattle.

In my spare time I may be found fishing at our stock tank or riding around the ranch with my best buddy Pinto. I enjoy watching my grandchildren participate in their sports and activities.

My quiet time is spent on the back porch with my wife watching the sunset. I am a longtime member of Shiloh Bible Church. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. My goals are to continue serving San Saba County as your Sheriff and keep our community a safe place to raise our families.

God Bless you all, Sheriff David L. Jenkins

Allen Brown

My name is Allen Brown, and I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff in San Saba County. My wife, Jill Brown, and I have been married almost 14 years. Together we have 4 children and 10 grandchildren along with 3 dogs and 14 chickens.

At the age of 12, our family moved to Brady, TX and my siblings and I attended Rochelle ISD. After graduating high school, I attended Southwest Texas State University and Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. My plan was to go into the ministry but then I discovered my true calling was to be in law enforcement where I felt I would be better at making a difference. I attended Concho Valley Regional Law Enforcement Academy receiving a Basic certificate.

Growing up, my siblings and I attended the Pentecostal Church. After moving to San Saba, I joined the First Baptist Church where I was a member over 12 years. I also enjoy Bible studies.

Former Sheriff John Benner hired me as a deputy and I learned quickly that the more training you had, the better you could help and protect your community. I also joined the SSC Volunteer EMS and the SSC Volunteer Fire/Rescue. Both organizations' members had big hearts and taught me a lot.

Some of my favorite hobbies are hunting, fishing and shooting sports. I also enjoy Tactical and K-9 training Working in churches and schools with the youth recharges my soul which is needed every so often.

If I am fortunate enough to be elected as the next Sheriff of San Saba County, some of my goals will be to run a proactive office and rebuild the former School and Community Policing programs. No victory can be won without the community’s involvement.

I have learned that quality family time and spending time with God in prayer leads to success in life. My family and I would really appreciate your support and prayers.