Tom Maxwell

- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

Head of the executive office in each city.

Universal City

Public Health

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Andy Garza III

Bernard Rubal

Lori Putt

Mark Dunlop

- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Ethics & Conduct

Zach Williams

Van Alstyne

Jim Atchison

Kevin Soucie

Justin Griffin

Sara Watson

- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 

School Curriculum

College & Career Readiness

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Access to Education

Jamie Blackerby

Jared Ramsey

Ryan Laing

Michelle Hamm

Robbie Maggard

Venus

Alicia Rosales

Sheryl Dawn Kiser

Jeannie Prazak

Ray Jackman

Greg Hoffman

John Escarzaga

Westworth Village

White Settlement

Fort Worth

Lakeside

Pantego

Dalworthington Gardens

Arlington

Grand Prairie

Watauga

Haltom City

Richland Hills

Hurst

North Richland Hills

Bedford

Azle

Cresson

Godley

Kennedale

Colleyville

Euless

Grapevine

Mansfield

Sansom Park

River Oaks

Webberville

Bee Cave

Cedar Park

Briarcliff

Austin

Rollingwood

West Lake Hills

Round Rock

Elgin

Niederwald

San Marcos

Uhland

Mountain City

Buda

Creedmoor

Kyle

Hays

Lakeway

The Hills

Pflugerville

Castle Hills

Balcones Heights

Leon Valley

Live Oak

Helotes

Kirby

Selma

Somerset

Shavano Park

Olmos Park

Alamo Heights

Terrell Hills

San Antonio

Castroville

LaCoste

Lytle

Von Ormy

Cedar Hill

Italy

Ennis

Ovilla

Alma

Palmer

Waxahachie

Pecan Hill

Midlothian

Garrett

Bardwell

Ferris

Red Oak

Maypearl

Milford

Oak Leaf

Glenn Heights

McLendon-Chisholm

Rockwall

Rowlett

Fate

Royse City

Union Valley

Forney

Talty

Mesquite

Seagoville

Combine

Oak Grove

Kaufman

Oak Ridge

Post Oak Bend City

Wills Point

Terrell

Grays Prairie

Cottonwood

Scurry

Full profiles for 15 counties, including Collin and Dallas

Full profiles for down to counties, including Bexar and Brazoria (measures use no coverage)

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Texas

2026 Texas candidates

Universal City Mayor

1 candidate

Universal City City Council Member

4 candidates

Van Alstyne City Council Member

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Van Alstyne Mayor

2 candidates

Texas Trustee, Van Alstyne ISD

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Texas Trustee, Van Alstyne ISD

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Venus City Council Member

2 candidates

Venus City Council Member

2 candidates

Venus City Council Member

2 candidates

Venus Trustee, District 6

2 candidates

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