Lee has been involved with Shavano Park since the late 1960’s. He was working with Bell Telephone and helped re-map Shavano Park’s phone service from the Central Office still located next to the fire house. [...] Retired from Balcones Heights after nearly 27 years in public safety, he is now the Qualified Manager of a Security company with over 85 employees, and maintains his police credentials by working part time with the Helotes Police Department.

Mayor and Council

T. Lee Powers is the qualified manager of a security company and works part-time with the Helotes Police Department. He previously worked for Bell Telephone and retired from Balcones Heights after a career in public safety.

Election Information - Welcome to Shavano Park

T. Lee Powers
Retired from police and fire with pension, GM for private security company, warrant officer PT
Why are you running for office, and what is the one central issue you wish to address?
This is a re-election bid. I enjoy serving my community; my 50 years in public safety allows me to contribute from a unique perspective.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Shavano Park alderman

Lee currently serves as a Shavano Park alder.

Powers currently serves as a Shavano Park alder.

2026 Texas General Election

As of September 24, 2026, T. Lee Powers did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

How will you balance the need for a Shavano Park entry point to the Salado Creek Greenway with residents’ privacy concerns?
This question assumes “the need for a Shavano Park entry point”. I make no such assumption. I will not make the decision about “balance” as I intend to listen to all sides of the discussion, and any vote I make will be reflective of the residents that live closest …

Said a Salado Creek Greenway entry point has not been determined to be necessary and plans to seek nearby residents' input before voting.

- Said a Salado Creek Greenway entry point has not been determined to be necessary and plans to seek nearby residents' input before voting.

Public Services

How will you continue to leverage Shavano Park’s strategic position along Loop 1604?
Our Loop 1604 location is “Strategic”. Bracketed as we are by the IH-10 interchange and the growth there, the growth of all types of housing and businesses to the east, the careful planning and permitting of the available land along and nearby access road can be used to bring in revenues.

Said careful planning and permitting for available land near Loop 1604 can generate revenue.

- Said careful planning and permitting for available land near Loop 1604 can generate revenue.

Housing & Urban Development

Why are you running for office, and what is the one central issue you wish to address?
This is a re-election bid. I enjoy serving my community; my 50 years in public safety allows me to contribute from a unique perspective. There is no ‘Central Issue’ except to maintain the best in safety for the residents, and accomplish this within the boundaries of budget and talent pool.

Prioritizes maintaining residents' safety within budget and staffing constraints.

- Prioritizes maintaining residents' safety within budget and staffing constraints.

Public Safety

What public works projects do you feel are most pressing?
Our Public Works department is a marvel. The talent we’ve hired, the best equipment we can give them, and the Institutional Knowledge they have learned, makes that department excel in the identification and solution of the remaining water supply and storm water abatement issues that seem to, thanks to our …

Said public works staffing, equipment and institutional knowledge help address remaining water-supply and stormwater-abatement issues.

- Said public works staffing, equipment and institutional knowledge help address remaining water-supply and stormwater-abatement issues.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

T. Lee Powers

As of September 24, 2026, T. Lee Powers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes keeping residents safe, using best practices, and promoting cooperative governance.

Prioritizes maintaining public safety within budget and staffing constraints.

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