# 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.

2026 Texas General Election

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

Economy

Public Services

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.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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- 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.