The Ellis County Republican Party Executive Committee chose Hartley to replace Chambers on the November general election ballot. Hartley has years of experience in the Ellis County Treasurer’s Office. She has held several roles in the office, including deputy treasurer and chief deputy.

Lauri Hartley Selected as Republican Nominee for Ellis County Treasurer | The Ellis Feed – Ellis County News & Updates

Lauri Hartley has worked in the Ellis County Treasurer’s Office, including as deputy treasurer and chief deputy.

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2026 Texas General Election

As of September 11, 2026, Lauri Hartley did not have a website or any information online.

Financial Management

Lauri Hartley

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- Receives and deposits all county revenues, and records receipts and expenditures while reconciling bank statements.
- Acts as chief liaison between the county and depository banks, disburses funds upon the order of the commissioners court, and might prepare payroll.
- Could be selected as county’s investment officer and submit regular reports on county finances to commissioners court.
- Can also be county’s human resources officer, employee benefits coordinator, risk manager, insurance coordinator, and assist with audit responsibilities.
- County treasurers are elected through partisan, county-wide elections to four-year terms. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county treasurer ranges from $23,230 to $161,047, depending on the county.

County’s chief finance officer responsible for safekeeping and investment of funds.