2026 Texas May Uniform Election

AJ Bailey is pursuing a master 27s degree in public administration. 

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AJ Bailey is from Katy, Texas. He is pursuing a master's degree in public administration. AJ lives in Katy, Texas.

AJ is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree. He has previously worked as a White House intern and supported the offices of Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Senator Michael Bennet. 

AJ has previously worked as a White House intern and for the offices of Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Senator Michael Bennet. 

AJ's campaign for Katy city council member at large is his first time running for public office.

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AJ's campaign for the at-large seat on the Katy City Council is his first run for public office.

Supports modernizing the permitting process to allow small businesses to apply online, track progress, and have clear contacts to expedite opening.

Wants to expand access to grants, disaster recovery funds, and state and federal resources to help local businesses grow and recover.

- Supports modernizing the permitting process to allow small businesses to apply online, track progress, and have clear contacts to expedite opening.
- Wants to expand access to grants, disaster recovery funds, and state and federal resources to help local businesses grow and recover.

Economy

Wants to create an interactive dashboard called #KatyBudget that will allow residents to see city spending in real time.

- Wants to create an interactive dashboard called #KatyBudget that will allow residents to see city spending in real time.

Public Services

Supports "thoughtful downtown development that respects Katy's character," like the revitalization of the Rice Dryer District.

- Supports "thoughtful downtown development that respects Katy's character," like the revitalization of the Rice Dryer District.

Housing & Urban Development

As of April 1, 2026, AJ Bailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Wants to address traffic and mobility through "smart planning and coordination with regional partners."

Supports investing in improved lighting, sidewalks, and traffic planning, especially in areas residents feel unsafe or neglected.

Supports stronger protections for infrastructure to prevent damage to roads and water lines during construction projects.

- Wants to address traffic and mobility through "smart planning and coordination with regional partners."
- Supports investing in improved lighting, sidewalks, and traffic planning, especially in areas residents feel unsafe or neglected.
- Supports stronger protections for infrastructure to prevent damage to roads and water lines during construction projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes water security is crucial for Katy, emphasizing the need for effective water and flood management due to recent droughts and flooding risks.

- Believes water security is crucial for Katy, emphasizing the need for effective water and flood management due to recent droughts and flooding risks.

Energy & the Environment

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AJ Bailey

AJ Bailey is pursuing a master 's degree in public administration. 

AJ's campaign for the at-large Katy City Council seat is his first time running for public office.

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My wife, Rebecca, and I have been married for 30 years, and have been blessed to raise our three kids in this amazing community, which we love dearly. I credit the success in my personal and professional life to my faith in God, the love of my family, and my ability to work collaboratively with others to identify and solve problems.

Paul Follis is a husband, father, and grandfather who lives in Katy, Texas.

Paul is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked for the Houston Police Department for 34 years and retired as a captain. 

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Paul is a retired law enforcement executive. He served as interim police chief for Alief ISD and previously served with the Houston Police Department, where he held roles including captain/commander, lieutenant, sergeant, and officer. Paul also served as a deputy sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Paul is a former Alief ISD and Houston police officer. This is his first time running for public office.

Paul’s campaign for the Katy City Council is his first run for public office.

Plans to improve and streamline the permitting process so new business owners can open their businesses within a more reasonable amount of time.

Supports more flexible building codes for historic structures, as long as life safety is still prioritized.

- Plans to improve and streamline the permitting process so new business owners can open their businesses within a more reasonable amount of time.
- Supports more flexible building codes for historic structures, as long as life safety is still prioritized.

As of April 1, 2026, Paul Follis did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "My top three priorities will be public safety/emergency management, infrastructure and responsible growth."

Prioritizes public safety and emergency management, infrastructure, and responsible growth.

- Prioritizes public safety and emergency management, infrastructure, and responsible growth.

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Paul Follis

Paul Follis is a longtime Katy resident. He is a husband, father, and grandfather

Paul is a retired law enforcement executive. He served as interim police chief for Alief ISD and previously served with the Houston Police Department, where he held roles including captain/commander, lieutenant, sergeant, and officer. He also served as a deputy sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Paul’s campaign for Katy City Council At‑Large is his first run for public office. 

As of April 1, 2026, Paul Follis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Paul Follis is from Katy, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in organizational leadership and a master 27s degree in security management. He and his wife, Rebecca, have been married for 30 years and have three children together. 

Paul is a retired law enforcement officer. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps. 

Paul Follis's campaign for Katy city council member is his first time running for public office.

Paul Follis is from Katy, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and a master’s degree in security management. He and his wife, Rebecca, have been married for 30 years and have three children together.

Paul is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked for the Houston Police Department for 34 years and retired as a captain. He also previously served as an officer for Alief Independent School District. 

Paul previously served on the City of Katy's Planning and Zoning Commission and currently serves on the City's Convention and Tourism Board. He is also a long-time event volunteer in the City of Katy.

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- 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.

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