Elections & Voting Information

May 2, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION


Candidate Packet

Thank you for your interest in our City government. In an effort to assist you as you endeavor to secure a position as a member of the City of Bulverde City Council, the attached packet has been prepared for you. The enclosed material contains the following information and forms for the May 2, 2026 City Election.

2026 City Council Candidate Packet (includes Application for a Place on the Ballot) 

All candidate applications can be found below. 

Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot - May 2, 2026 General Election

Notice is hereby given that an application for a place on the City of Bulverde Regular Election ballot may be filed during the following times:

Filing Dates and Times:

  • Start Date: January 14, 2026
  • End Date: February 13, 2026
  • Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Filing Application:

  • Physical address for filing an application in person for place on the ballot: Bulverde City Hall, 30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX 78163
  • Address to mail an application for place on the ballot (if filing by mail): City Secretary, City of Bulverde, 30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX 78163
    Applications sent by mail are considered to be filed at the time of the receipt by the City Secretary.
  • Email or Fax Number to send an application for place on the ballot: Email: svham@bulverdetx.gov, Fax: 830-438-4339

Although appointments are not required, if you would like to submit your application in person, please call or email City Secretary Sandra V. Ham at svham@bulverdetx.gov or 830-380-0003 to secure an appointment for application submission. 

The official Notice can be read here: Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot

Notice of Deadline To File Applications For Place On The Ballot

CURRENT CANDIDATES (NOT IN BALLOT ORDER):

Ted Hawkins - Council Place 3

  1. Ted Hawkins - Application, Place 3
  2. Ted Hawkins - Campaign Treasurer Appointment
  3. Ted Hawkins - Code of Fair Campaign Practices

Zach Brown - Council Place 4

  1. Zach Brown - Application, Place 4
  2. Zach Brown - Campaign Treasurer Appointment
  3. Zach Brown - Code of Fair Campaign Practices

Internet Posting Requirements

Future General Elections (posted in accordance with TX. Government Code 2051.201(b)(3-4), effective September 1, 2019): The general election for members of the Bulverde City Council is held annually on the 1st Saturday in May, as set as a Texas Uniform Election Date. Find additional election-related dates and information at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml#2025

HB 305 - Internet Posting Requirement for Political Subdivisions (English & Spanish)

MORE INFORMATION:

GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION:

The City of Bulverde conducts its regular elections for City Council on the first Saturday in May of each year. The positions on the Council are elected in the following order:

2026
Council Member, Place 3
Council Member, Place 4

2027
Council Member, Place 5
Council Member, Place 6

2028
Mayor 
Council Member, Place 1
Council Member, Place 2

VOTER ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

In order to cast a ballot in a City election, you must be both eligible to vote and registered to vote.  Persons are generally eligible to vote if:

  • They reside within the City Limits and are registered to vote at their in-City address.
  • Are 18 years of age or older on the day of the election
  • Are Citizens of the United States
  • Are not disqualified as a convicted felon
  • Have a registration that is valid on the day of the election

Voters meeting these qualifications will generally be allowed to cast a ballot on election day or during early voting.  If you believe you meet all of these criteria but are not allowed to cast a ballot by election personnel, ask the Election Judge to explain your right to cast a provisional ballot.

VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Voter registration and determination of eligibility are managed by the Comal County Clerk's Office.  All questions regarding voter registration or eligibility should be directed to that office at the contact information below:

Comal County Clerk - Elections Office

396 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130

Phone: 830-221-1352 | Fax: 830-608-2013

PLEASE REMEMBER: In order to be validly registered to vote in any election, your application for voter registration must be received by the voter registrar at least 30 DAYS PRIOR to election day.  Registrations received after that time, while valid for future elections, will not enable you to vote at the next election.  

ABSENTEE BALLOTS (VOTING BY MAIL):

In order to cast an absentee ballot (i.e. vote by mail) you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be 65 years or older; or
  • be disabled; or
  • be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
  • be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.

Applications for ballot by mail can be obtained from the Comal County Clerk's Office, or can be downloaded from the Texas Secretary's of State's Office by clicking here.  Completed applications should be mailed to:

Comal County Clerk - Elections Office

396 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130

Phone: 830-221-1352 | Fax: 830-608-2013

Any questions about casting an absentee ballot should be forwarded to the Comal County Elections Office at 830-221-1352.