Mayor Rebecca "Becky" Haas | City of Richmond

Rebecca "Becky" Haas is originally from Richmond, Texas. She serves as chaplain and charter board member of the Descendants of Austin's Old Three Hundred organization, is a member of the Fort Bend County Museum, the Historic Richmond Association, and is a Fort Bend Museum docent. She also serves on the board of the Black Cowboy Museum. She has a husband and two daughters.



Becky is a business owner in Richmond's Historic Downtown District. 

Rebecca is currently the mayor of Richmond. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. Before becoming mayor, she served as a member of the Richmond City Council.

Richmond voters elect newcomer Rebecca Haas as new mayor

Becky is currently the mayor of Richmond. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her second term. Before becoming mayor, she served as a member of the Richmond City Council.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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

Economy

Public Services

Plans to address the need for affordable housing.

- Plans to address the need for affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports improving public transportation.

Prioritizes improving public transportation.

- Prioritizes improving public transportation.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Rebecca Haas

As of April 1, 2026, Rebecca Haas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rebecca is currently the mayor of Richmond. Before becoming mayor, she served as a member of the Richmond City Council.

Plans to address the need for better public transportation.

Supports the development of affordable housing.

Plans to address affordable housing and improve public transportation in collaboration with city staff and elected officials.

Plans to work on better public transportation and affordable housing, collaborating with city staff and elected officials to develop beneficial strategies for residents.

Supports the creation of affordable housing.

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- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
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- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

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