Commissioner Jay W. Miller
Veteran. Conservative. Upshur County Strong.
A Proven Fighter for Our County & Our Values
Protected our Lakes
Fought to protect Lake O’ the Pines when Dallas wanted to take our water.
Improved Processes
Led efforts to improve the process to fix roads, because taxpayers should see the results of their investment.
Fiscally Responsible
Increased the county’s emergency reserve from $3 million to $17 million, creating stability for future generations.
Keeps Investment Local
Kept local tax dollars local, hiring an Upshur County-based IT company to serve our County's needs.
Protected Our Rights
Took bold action to protect constitutional rights and those most vulnerable in our society, voting to make Upshur County a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County and a Sanctuary County for the Unborn.
About Jay
Decorated Air Force veteran, including serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
Intelligence officer for the National Security Agency with Top Secret clearance.
2-term County Commissioner dedicated to fighting for Upshur County.
Commissioner Jay W. Miller is a proud Texan with deep roots in Upshur County and a strong record of public service. Raised in Gilmer, Commissioner Miller graduated from Gilmer High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force, where he served in the intelligence division.
After earning his degree in Criminal Justice from Stephen F. Austin State University, Commissioner Miller was recruited by the National Security Agency, where he served our country with distinction, helping to protect us from nations that wish to do us harm. Commissioner Miller then returned home to invest in our community, becoming a successful business owner and raising a family, all while continuing to give back through volunteer service.
Commissioner Miller has served as Chairman of the Upshur County Appraisal Board, sits on the U.S. Selective Service Board, and is a longtime member of the American Legion. In April 2025, he was chosen to serve on the Texas Association of Counties County Information Resources Agency (TAC CIRA), a highly-respected statewide group tasked with making recommendations to improve email and website services for more than 200 Texas counties and other political subdivisions.
Now in his second term as Precinct 4 County Commissioner, Miller has built a reputation for being a fighter for Upshur County. During his tenure, he has protected Lake O’ the Pines from Dallas, solidified Upshur County as a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County, and protected the most vulnerable in our society by voting to make Upshur County a Sanctuary County for the Unborn. He is known for his responsiveness to constituents, common sense, and putting taxpayers first.
Jay and his wife, Kimberly Eatherton Miller, a former public school teacher and small business owner, are proud parents of two children: Seth, a soon-to-be UT Tyler graduate, and Addison, a student at Harmony ISD. He has fought to keep our country safe, and he wants to keep fighting on behalf of the citizens of Upshur County.
Commissioner Miller with his wife,
Kimberly, and their children.
second term as Precinct
Now in his second term as Precinct 4 County Commissioner, Miller has built a reputation for being a fighter for Upshur County. During his tenure, he has protected Lake O’ the Pines from Dallas, solidified Upshur County as a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County, and protected the most vulnerable in our society by voting to make Upshur County a Sanctuary County for the Unborn. He is known for his responsiveness to constituents, common sense, and putting taxpayers first.
Jay and his wife, Kimberly Eatherton Miller, a former public school teacher and small business owner, are proud parents of two children: Seth, a soon-to-be UT Tyler graduate, and Addison, a student at Harmony ISD. He has fought to keep our country safe, and he wants to keep fighting on behalf of the citizens of Upshur County.
A Life of Service
Proven Military Leadership
Decorated Air Force veteran, including serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
National Security Expertise
Intelligence officer for the National Security Agency with Top Secret clearance.
Committed Public Servant
2-term County Commissioner dedicated to fighting for Upshur County.
Testimonials
On the Issues
Commissioner Miller’s mission is clear: listen first, act with integrity, and make life better for the people of Upshur County. A vote for Miller is a vote to:
Improve our county roads
Since taking office, Commissioner Miller has voted to increase investment in our county roads by 24%, making huge improvements for Upshur County drivers.
Support law enforcement
Commissioner Miller has championed our county workers, and especially our brave law enforcement officers, increasing investment in our Sheriff’s office by 36% since taking office.
Save taxpayer money
By making smart decisions, Commissioner Miller has focused our resources where they belong and stopped wasteful spending. Since taking office, the Upshur County tax rate has decreased from .615 to .499.
