2026 Texas General Election

01 - ABOUT

Meet Mark

Mark is the founder and President of MAR Global Services Inc., a firm he has led since 2000 with a focus on delivering high‑impact solutions to major construction and infrastructure organizations worldwide. A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, he began his career with Grant Thornton and Ernst & Young, building a foundation in financial, operational, and advisory excellence.

Mark Rook for Mayor of Volente

01 - ABOUT

Meet Mark

Mark is the founder and President of MAR Global Services Inc., a firm he has led since 2000 with a focus on delivering high‑impact solutions to major construction and infrastructure organizations worldwide. A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, he began his career with Grant Thornton and Ernst & Young, building a foundation in financial, operational, and advisory excellence. Over more than two decades, Mark has directed complex international projects across multiple continents, earning a reputation for strategic leadership, operational discipline, and global execution. His work spans large‑scale construction, corporate consulting, and multinational field operations. Mark is also a dedicated father of three, balancing an accomplished professional career with a strong commitment to family.

Mark Rook earned a degree from Stephen F. Austin University. He is a father of three.

01 - ABOUT

Meet Mark

Mark is the founder and President of MAR Global Services Inc., a firm he has led since 2000 with a focus on delivering high‑impact solutions to major construction and infrastructure organizations worldwide.

Mark's work spans large‑scale construction, corporate consulting, and multinational field operations.

02 - PRIORITIES

What I'll Fight For
1
Spend Every Dollar Wisely

Every tax dollar is earned through hard work. I will insist every expense is necessary, effective, and in the best interest of residents.

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Demand Transparency

Open records, clear communication, and honest answers about how tax dollars are spent - non-negotiable.

Plans to ensure that Village expenses are necessary, effective, and in residents' best interests.

Wants open records, clear communication, and honest answers around how tax dollars are spent.

- Plans to ensure that Village expenses are necessary, effective, and in residents' best interests.
- Wants open records, clear communication, and honest answers around how tax dollars are spent.

Economy

2
Keep Government Limited & Focused

Government should serve the community, not expand its own reach. I will keep the Village focused on its core responsibilities.

4
Decide - Don't Delay

Bring issues to a real decision instead of endless tabling that wastes time and erodes public trust.

Believes that the local government should be "limited & focused."

Plans to bring Village issues to a decision rather than table them indefinitely.

- Believes that the local government should be "limited & focused."
- Plans to bring Village issues to a decision rather than table them indefinitely.

Public Services

3
Cut Permitting Red Tape

A clear, timely, consistent permitting process that respects property rights and removes government as an obstacle.

Seeks a clear, timely, consistent permitting process.

- Seeks a clear, timely, consistent permitting process.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 21, 2026, Mark Rook’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Mark Rook

- Plans to ensure that Village expenses are necessary, effective, and in residents' best interests.

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- Plans to bring Village issues to a decision rather than table them indefinitely.
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Isaac Brickman

Alejandra Gracias

# Speakers

Speaker bios coming soon.

* Alan Bojorquez, Attorney, Bojorquez Law Firm; Author of Texas Municipal Law and Procedure Manual
* Mayor Tom Blauvelt, Village of Volente; National Account Executive for CoreLogic
* Snapper Carr, Partner and General Counsel, Focused Advocacy, LLC

TMCCP Seminar: Legislative Update

Tom Blauvelt works as a national account executive for CoreLogic.

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Name	Title	Email	Term
Tom Blauvelt	Mayor	mayor@volentetexas.gov	2024-2026

Mayor & City Council - Village of Volente, Texas

Tom currently serves as mayor of Volente for the 2024–2026 term.

Mayor & City Council - Volente, TX

Tom Blauvelt currently serves as mayor of Volente for the 2024–2026 term.

As of September 21, 2026, Tom Blauvelt did not have a website or any information online.

For Mayor Blauvelt, the Jackson Street issue is larger than just one vacation rental application. Although the town’s ordinance was updated, there’s more work to be done, more data to collect and more input to obtain, he said. Other council members echoed his sentiments.

“This is a greater issue for our community to come together and figure out what are our options,” Blauvelt said. “We don’t want to hurt businesses, but we need to protect our neighbors’ rights to their property and their health and safety.”

Volente denies controversial short-term rental permit, owners threats lawsuit - Four Points News

Said short-term-rental policies should protect neighbors’ property rights, health, and safety while avoiding harm to businesses.

- Said short-term-rental policies should protect neighbors’ property rights, health, and safety while avoiding harm to businesses.

Tom Blauvelt

As of September 21, 2026, Tom Blauvelt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Mauricio Mendez

- 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.

Volente Mayor

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