Patrick Souter has a bachelor 27s degree in finance from Baylor University, a law degree from Baylor University School of Law, a master 27s degree in health services management from the University of Dallas, and a master 27s degree in law from Hofstra University. He has lived in Waxahachie for six years with his wife, Lori.

Waxahachie City Council, Place 2 – Patrick Souter

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Patrick Souter is originally from Dallas, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and a law degree from Baylor University, a master's from the University of Dallas, and a law degree in health law from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. He lives with his wife, Lori, in Waxahachie, Texas. 

Patrick is an attorney and a professor at Baylor Law School. He also owns a small business.

Patrick is an attorney at Gray Reed and a professor of healthcare studies at the Baylor University School of Law. He also owns a small business. 

Patrick is currently a member of the Waxahachie City Council, representing Place 2. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

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Patrick is currently a member of the Waxahachie City Council, representing Place 2. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Supports fiscally responsible decision-making and business-minded governance.

- Supports fiscally responsible decision-making and business-minded governance.

Economy

Said, "There must be increased community outreach to promote ways for individuals to be more involved and opportunities to do so. I have been told by many citizens that they have tried to get involved for years through submitting applications for positions on various Boards and Commissions. However, they are denied but soon find out that there has been little turnover in the composition of those sitting on them. There are other opportunities for their voice to be heard and I would like to bridge the gap so they may do so."

Supports greater community engagement and participation in local government. 

Advocates for increased transparency through expanded live-streaming and public access to meetings.

Emphasizes accountability and responsiveness of elected officials to residents.

- Supports greater community engagement and participation in local government. 
- Advocates for increased transparency through expanded live-streaming and public access to meetings.
- Emphasizes accountability and responsiveness of elected officials to residents.

Public Services

Believes new development should not harm existing property values or quality of life, and supports more proactive measures to address residents' concerns during growth.

- Believes new development should not harm existing property values or quality of life, and supports more proactive measures to address residents' concerns during growth.

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Believes that "necessary infrastructure is needed to meet our growth."

- Believes that "necessary infrastructure is needed to meet our growth."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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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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