Weimar hires new police chief, finance director

Weimar Police Department announced the hiring of its new police chief Jason Smalley, Monday, April 6, on Facebook, and the city also officially hired Clay Bittner as its finance director.

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Smalley will fill the vacancy left by former Weimar police chief David Sosa, who resigned on Dec. 12, 2025. Smalley resigned as chief at Bellville Police Department effective Aug. 31, 2025, to take on an unannounced position at the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Eight months later, Smalley is joining Weimar’s police force to lead its sergeant and two officers.