2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Quentin Wiltz is from St. Martinville, Louisiana. He has an executive master 27s degree in business administration from Southern University. He and his wife, Monique, have two sons. They attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Silverlake Church.

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Quentin Wiltz is from St. Martinville, Louisiana. He has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Southern University A&M and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Houston. He and his wife, Monique, have two children and live in Pearland. They attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Silverlake Church.

Quentin currently works as the executive director of the JR Thomas Group, a construction company. He previously worked as a finance director at AbbVie, an adjunct professor of business at Lone State College-University Park, a senior enterprise program manager at Academy Sports and Outdoors, and a senior director of commercial at Stupp Coatings, LLC. 

Quentin previously ran for Pearland mayor in 2017 but did not win.

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Quentin previously ran for Pearland mayor in 2017 and 2020, but did not win. 

Supports effective use of the Economic Development Corporation and aims to actively promote business expansion in Pearland.

Supports more effective use of the Economic Development Corporation.

Supports sustainable economic growth and smart infrastructure development while prioritizing community engagement in the budget process.

Supports sustainable and diverse economic growth and smart infrastructure development policies while prioritizing community engagement in the budget process via town halls and progress reports.

Supports securing workforce development grants to provide skills training and certifications, aiming for higher paying jobs and a more competitive local economy.

Helped secure workforce development grants to provide English as a Second Language (ESL), skills training, and certifications for better job opportunities and better pay.

Aims to eliminate MUD taxes, grow the economy, create a diverse economic tax base, and provide opportunities for an inclusive community while ensuring adequate funding for public services.

Plans to eliminate Municipal Utility District (MUD) taxes.

- Supports more effective use of the Economic Development Corporation.
- Supports sustainable and diverse economic growth and smart infrastructure development policies while prioritizing community engagement in the budget process via town halls and progress reports.
- Helped secure workforce development grants to provide English as a Second Language (ESL), skills training, and certifications for better job opportunities and better pay.
- Plans to eliminate Municipal Utility District (MUD) taxes.

Economy

Helped hike and bike trails expansion, sports complex development, and completion of a recreation center and Natatorium.

Supports implementation of a five year parks master plan.

- Helped hike and bike trails expansion, sports complex development, and completion of a recreation center and Natatorium.
- Supports implementation of a five year parks master plan.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Supports funding police and fire departments to ensure safe neighborhoods.

- Supports funding police and fire departments to ensure safe neighborhoods.

Public Safety

Prioritizes projects that reduce traffic, ensure clean water, and protect homes from disaster while minimizing debt, using a data-driven approach and consistent community updates.

Prioritizes projects that reduce traffic, ensure clean water, and protect homes from disaster using a data-driven strategy.

Plans to prioritize road repair projects that serve the most residents and improve safety.

- Prioritizes projects that reduce traffic, ensure clean water, and protect homes from disaster using a data-driven strategy.
- Plans to prioritize road repair projects that serve the most residents and improve safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports strengthening environmental initiatives through the Keep Pearland Beautiful program.

Supports strengthening environmental initiatives through the "Keep Pearland Beautiful" program.

- Supports strengthening environmental initiatives through the "Keep Pearland Beautiful" program.

Energy & the Environment

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Quentin Wiltz

Quentin Wiltz is from St. Martinville, Louisiana. He earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Southern University and A&M College and executive master's degree in business administration from the University of Houston. He and his wife, Monique, have two children and live in Pearland. They attend St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Silverlake Church.

Quentin is a business executive. He works as an executive director at JR Thomas Group, a construction company. He previously worked as a finance director at AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company.

Quentin previously ran for Pearland mayor in 2017 and 2020 but did not win. He previously served as chairman of the Pearland Parks & Recreation and Beautification Board and director of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce Board.

- Supports effective use of the Economic Development Corporation and aims to actively promote business expansion in Pearland.
- Supports sustainable economic growth and smart infrastructure development while prioritizing community engagement in the budget process.
- Supports securing workforce development grants to provide skills training and certifications, aiming for higher paying jobs and a more competitive local economy.
- Plans to effectively utilize funding mechanisms available through the Pearland Economic Development Corp.
- Aims to eliminate Municipal Utility District (MUD) taxes, grow the economy, create a diverse economic tax base, and provide opportunities for an inclusive community while ensuring adequate funding for public services.

- As a member of the Pearland Parks & Recreation Board, helped expand hike and bike trails, develop a sports complex, complete a recreation center and Natatorium, implement a five-year parks master plan, and strengthen environmental initiatives with Keep Pearland Beautiful.

- Supports funding police and fire departments and ensuring safe neighborhoods.

- Prioritizes projects that reduce traffic, ensure clean water, and protect homes from disaster while minimizing debt, using a data-driven approach and consistent community updates.
- Aims to use metrics like traffic volume, crash rates, and pavement condition to prioritize road repair projects that serve the most residents and improve safety, promising timely repairs and efficient use of taxpayer funds.

- Supports strengthening environmental initiatives through the Keep Pearland Beautiful program.

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Plans to effectively utilize funding mechanisms available through the Pearland Economic Development Corporation.

Tony Carbone is from Pearland, Texas. He is married and lives in Pearland, Texas.

Tony is a certified public accountant (CPA) and a small business owner.

Tony Carbone is currently a member of the Pearland City Council. He has served for six years and has been selected by his colleagues to serve as Mayor Pro Tem three times.

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Tony currently serves as a Pearland City Council member for Position 2. He was first elected in 2019 and is in his third term.

Supports responsible budgeting, transparency, and long-term planning to protect affordability while maintaining essential services.

Supports responsible budgeting, transparency, and maintaining the no‑new‑revenue tax rate while increasing the homestead exemption to help affordability.

Supports using the Economic Development Corporation more effectively and taking an active role in attracting businesses, including restaurants, retail, and employers.

- Supports responsible budgeting, transparency, and long-term planning to protect affordability while maintaining essential services.
- Supports responsible budgeting, transparency, and maintaining the no‑new‑revenue tax rate while increasing the homestead exemption to help affordability.
- Supports using the Economic Development Corporation more effectively and taking an active role in attracting businesses, including restaurants, retail, and employers.

Believes the city's strategic plan should be shaped by citizen feedback and guide decisions based on long-term priorities.

Plans to bring the budget process to residents through community town halls and progress reports.

- Believes the city's strategic plan should be shaped by citizen feedback and guide decisions based on long-term priorities.
- Plans to bring the budget process to residents through community town halls and progress reports.

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

Supports police, fire, and emergency services.

- Supports police, fire, and emergency services.

Supports proactive planning and disciplined decision-making to address aging infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, drainage, and utilities, before it becomes an emergency.

Supports coordinating road repairs with drainage, water, and sewer improvements to minimize disruption.

- Supports proactive planning and disciplined decision-making to address aging infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, drainage, and utilities, before it becomes an emergency.
- Supports coordinating road repairs with drainage, water, and sewer improvements to minimize disruption.

Tony Carbone

Tony Carbone is a sixth‑generation Pearland native. He has lived in both East and West Pearland for ten years each. He is married to his high school sweetheart.

Tony currently serves as a Pearland City Council member for Position 2. He was first elected in 2019 and has served three times as mayor pro tem. His campaign for mayor in the May 2, 2026, election is his first run for the office.

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- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

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