Bryan Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Bobby Gutierrez
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Bobby Gutierrez, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Bryan in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rafael D. Peña III.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayOwner of House of Tires and La Pistola Cattle Co. who has served as Bryan's mayor since November 2022. Earlier served as the councilmember for Single Member District 3 and as chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business owner
- Campaign website
- bobby4bryan.com
Where Bobby Gutierrez stands: positions on the record
Property taxes3 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt the $0.624000 per $100 property tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year (passed 7-0, Sept 2025).
Council voteBryan City Council minutes, special meeting · Sep 16, 2025
With Councilmember Ray Arrington, tried to lower the 2026-27 property tax rate to $0.6235 per $100; the motion failed (Sept 2026).
Council voteCommunity Impact, Bryan adopts $569M city budget · Sep 9, 2026
Said Bryan chose to keep its property tax rate unchanged for stability for residents.
“At a time when tax rates are going up for many across the country, we’re choosing stability for our residents in Bryan”
Own statementCity of Bryan, Property Tax Rate to Remain Steady · Sep 16, 2026
Solar compensation1 sourced position
as reported by Community Impact; not a direct quote
Said his position was to represent the nearly 100,000 people of Bryan, and that keeping a policy that benefits only 1% of them would be unfair.
Own statementCommunity Impact, Bryan City Council votes to amend solar energy compensation · Jul 15, 2026
Data centers and utilities1 sourced position
Said large projects should be evaluated individually for power, water, infrastructure and economic impact, with developers contributing to required infrastructure.
“Large projects should be evaluated individually for power, water, infrastructure and economic impact, with developers contributing appropriately to required infrastructure.”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Bryan mayor candidate Q&A · Sep 25, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Said Bryan needs more housing choices at different price points, with unnecessary costs and regulatory barriers kept down.
“We need more housing choices at different price points.”
Own statementCommunity Impact, Bryan mayor candidate Q&A · Sep 25, 2026
Development review1 sourced position
Voted to keep final approval of plats with the Planning and Zoning Commission rather than transfer it to city staff (6-1, July 2024).
Council voteWTAW, Bryan City Council overrides a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation
What Bobby Gutierrez said vs. how Bobby Gutierrez voted
Tax rate
In their words
Said Bryan chose to keep its property tax rate unchanged for stability for residents.
Sep 16, 2026 ·City of Bryan, Property Tax Rate to Remain Steady · Sep 16, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to adopt the $0.624000 per $100 property tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year (passed 7-0, Sept 2025).
Sep 16, 2025 ·Bryan City Council minutes, special meeting · Sep 16, 2025
With Councilmember Ray Arrington, tried to lower the 2026-27 property tax rate to $0.6235 per $100; the motion failed (Sept 2026).
Sep 9, 2026 ·Community Impact, Bryan adopts $569M city budget · Sep 9, 2026
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