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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Dana K. MacAlik

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Dana is from Rockwall, Texas. She attended Rockwall High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in marketing from Sam Houston State University. She also has a degree in operational management in administration from the Loyola University Institute. She lives with her husband in Rockwall. She attends First Baptist Church of Rockwall.

Precinct 2 | Rockwall County-Official Website

Dana is a Rockwall County Commissioner. She works on the Rockwall County Commissioners Court, where she has been since January 2023. She previously served as CEO of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. She worked in corporate leadership and management for 17 years and is a licensed Realtor with over 15 years of experience in residential sales and management.

Dana K. MacAlik is currently a member of the Rockwall County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 2. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. Prior to that, she served on the Rockwall City Council from 2017 to 2022 and was Mayor Pro-Tem in 2019.

Dana K. MacAlik (Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 2, Texas ...

Supports lower property taxes and preserving the homestead exemption for all.

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, Dana K. MacAlik’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Opposes more high-density housing, stating "enough is enough" based on experiences as County Commissioner.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes public safety is the number one job of government and supports ensuring first responders have the necessary tools to keep the community safe.

Public Safety

Supports a strategic plan to improve roads, ease traffic congestion, and manage future growth effectively.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.