Jack is from North Richland Hills, Texas. He attended Richland High School in the Birdville Independent School District. He has a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting from Texas Christian University and a master's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University. He lives with his wife, Dana, their two daughters, two sons-in-law and three grandchildren in North Richland Hills. He attends Cross Church in North Richland Hills.

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Jack McCarty is from North Richland Hills, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Christian University and a master's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University. Jack lives with his wife, Dana, their two daughters, two sons-in-law and three grandchildren in North Richland Hills, Texas, and attends Cross Church.

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Jack is a retired employee of United Healthcare where he held numerous positions, including president and chief executive officer. He previously worked as the president of UICI Marketing and the chief financial officer at National Motor Club. 

Jack McCarty’s campaign for North Richland Hills Mayor is his first entry into politics.

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Jack currently serves as the Mayor of North Richland Hills. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Supports the development of more sit-down restaurants in North Richland Hills (NRH) to enhance quality of life and retain sales tax revenue.

Supports the development of more sit-down restaurants to enhance quality of life and retain sales tax revenue.

- Supports the development of more sit-down restaurants to enhance quality of life and retain sales tax revenue.

Economy

Opposes using Certificates of Obligation (CO’s) to fund city projects, saying it adds to the city's debt.

- Opposes using Certificates of Obligation (CO’s) to fund city projects, saying it adds to the city's debt.

Public Services

Supports zoning undeveloped land for commercial use to boost sales tax and reduce property taxes, without adding more high-density housing.

- Supports zoning undeveloped land for commercial use to boost sales tax and reduce property taxes, without adding more high-density housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports encouraging residents to attend the Police and Fire Academy to better support first responders.

- Supports encouraging residents to attend the Police and Fire Academy to better support first responders.

Public Safety

Believes high-density housing in North Richland Hills (NRH) is contributing to traffic congestion and supports reducing such developments.

Believes high-density housing is contributing to traffic congestion and supports reducing such developments.

- Believes high-density housing is contributing to traffic congestion and supports reducing such developments.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of March 30, 2026, Jack McCarty’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Jack McCarty

Jack McCarty is from North Richland Hills, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Christian University and a master's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University. He lives with his wife, Dana, their two daughters, two sons-in-law and three grandchildren in North Richland Hills. He attends Cross Church.

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Jack is a retired employee of United Healthcare where he held numerous positions, including President and Chief Executive Officer. He previously worked as president of UICI Marketing and chief financial officer at National Motor Club. 

Jack currently serves as mayor of North Richland Hills. He was first elected in 2024 and is serving his first term. 

- Supports the development of more sit-down restaurants in North Richland Hills (NRH) to enhance quality of life and retain sales tax revenue.

- Believes high-density housing in North Richland Hills (NRH) is contributing to traffic congestion and supports reducing such developments.

As of March 30, 2026, JackMcCarty’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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