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Chris Schulmeister has a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from the University of North Texas and a master's of business administration from the SMU Cox School of Business. He and his wife, Jeanie, have one adult son and two grandchildren, and live in Allen, Texas.

Chris is retired. He previously worked in finance.

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Chris is retired. He previously worked in finance as a partner at SMB Financial and at JCPenney and Belo Corporation.  

Chris is currently a member of the Allen City Council. He was first elected to the council in 2019 and is currently serving his second term.

May 13 Council Meeting Recap - Allen, Texas

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Supported keeping water and wastewater rates low by investing in Smart Water Meters and Artificial Intelligence for testing water lines.

Prioritized revitalization of downtown by calling for a new comprehensive plan for the central business district.

Plans to continue supporting strategic growth along the Highway 121 corridor.

- Voted to reduce taxes.
- Supported keeping water and wastewater rates low by investing in Smart Water Meters and Artificial Intelligence for testing water lines.
- Prioritized revitalization of downtown by calling for a new comprehensive plan for the central business district.
- Plans to continue supporting strategic growth along the Highway 121 corridor.

Economy

Supported and worked on updating and expanding parks and trails, construction of a new rec center and a new dog park.

Supported the creation of the Community Engagement Advisory Board.

- Supported and worked on updating and expanding parks and trails, construction of a new rec center and a new dog park.
- Supported the creation of the Community Engagement Advisory Board.

Public Services

Believes the cost of living is a major issue, saying "increasing assessed values for property owners has become a struggle. This growth needs to be balanced with a tax rate that provides Allen residents with the level of services they expect. Additionally, managing the cost of water and wastewater impacts the cost of living."

Wants to balance property assessments with a tax rate that provides Allen residents with the level of services they expect. 

Supports neighborhood reinvestment and stabilization .

- Wants to balance property assessments with a tax rate that provides Allen residents with the level of services they expect. 
- Supports neighborhood reinvestment and stabilization .

Housing & Urban Development

Prioritized strongly supported police, fire and emergency services by supporting better wages, training and equipment.

- Prioritized strongly supported police, fire and emergency services by supporting better wages, training and equipment.

Public Safety

As of March 31, 2026, Chris Schulmeister’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Chris Schulmeister

Chris Schulmeister lives in Allen, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from the University of North Texas and a master's of business administration from SMU Cox School of Business. He and his wife Jeanie have one adult son and two grandchildren.

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