2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Jack Burton is from Balcones Heights, Texas. He lives with his adult child and two grandchildren. 

Jack is a freelance television director. He works at Public Television KLRN as a freelance director. He previously worked at the NBC affiliate WOAI-TV/KMOL-TV (now known as News 4 San Antonio) for over 20 years as a director, technical director, and producer.

Jack currently works as a freelance director of public television at KLRN. He previously worked as a director, technical director, and producer at News 4 San Antonio. 

Jack Burton is currently a City Council member for Balcones Heights, representing Place 1, and serves as Mayor Pro Tem. He was re-elected on May 4, 2024, and is serving his second term. Previously, he served a six-year tenure as Councilman for Place 3 and spent several years on the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Jack currently serves as a City Council member for Balcones Heights, Place 1. He previously served as a Balcones Heights City councilman, Place 3. He served three terms. 

As of March 25, 2026, Jack Burton did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports red-light cameras, citing a 70% drop in traffic accidents since their installation.

- Supports red-light cameras, citing a 70% drop in traffic accidents since their installation.

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Jack Burton

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Vanessa Martin lives in San Antonio, Texas.

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Vanessa is an ordained minister and a former anchor and reporter.

Vanessa's campaign for City Council Member in City of Balcones Heights in Texas is her first run for public office.

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