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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

Wants to improve and streamline the permitting process so new business owners can open their businesses more quickly.

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

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.

Supports improving and streamlining the permitting process to allow new business owners to open their businesses more quickly.

Supports more flexible building codes for historic structures to facilitate revitalization while prioritizing life safety.

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