Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Buda City Council Election 2026

2 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District B

1 seat

City Council At-Large Position 1

1 seat

District B is a single-member seat chosen by voters in that district; At-Large Position 1 is a special election to fill an unexpired term, chosen by all Buda voters.

Also on your Nov 3 ballot

We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.

Governor
- Greg Abbott · Republican Party
- Gina Hinojosa · Democratic Party
- Pat Dixon · Libertarian Party
Official candidate list, in its order
U.S. Senate
- Ken Paxton · Republican Party
- James Talarico · Democratic Party
- Ted Brown · Libertarian Party
Official candidate list, in its order
Also statewideLieutenant Governor · Attorney General · Comptroller of Public Accounts · Commissioner of the General Land Office · Commissioner of Agriculture · Railroad Commissioner · Chief Justice, Supreme Court · Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2, Unexpired Term · and 8 more
U.S. HouseDistrict 27
State SenateOn the ballot in only part of Buda this year: District 21 (41% of Buda residents)
House of RepresentativesDistrict 45

Official voter lookup State voter guide Vote411 (League of Women Voters)

Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.

What the next council decides

01Budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a $57.28 million fiscal year 2026-27 budget on Sept. 15, 2026 with a property tax rate of $0.3895 per $100.

What's on the tableHow the next council sets tax rates and spending as debt payments on voter-approved bonds grow.

The adopted rate is $0.0319 per $100 higher than in FY 2025-26. Community Impact, Buda raises tax rate with new $57 million budget · Sep 21, 2026
A home at the median taxable value of $383,550 will pay $1,474.45 in city property taxes, compared to $1,378.12 in 2026. City of Buda, Buda City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Budget · Sep 16, 2026
The city says the increase was driven by a decline in assessed taxable property values and rising debt service tied to capital investments such as the 2021 General Obligation Bonds. Community Impact, Buda raises tax rate with new $57 million budget · Sep 21, 2026

02Growth, roads and infrastructure2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is building projects funded by $89.9 million in voter-approved 2021 bonds, including sidewalk gap projects starting in September 2026.

What's on the tableHow new development is approved and paid for, and which transportation and park projects go forward.

The 2021 General Obligation Bonds total $89.9 million and fund transportation and park improvements. Community Impact, Buda raises tax rate with new $57 million budget · Sep 21, 2026
Sidewalk gap projects on RM 967 and Cabela's Drive begin in September 2026 and are expected to finish by the end of February 2027. City of Buda, Work to Begin on RM 967 Sidewalk and Cabela's Drive Sidewalk Gap Bond Projects · Sep 1, 2026

03License plate reader cameras2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council set a policy for Flock Safety license plate readers in 2022 and approved cameras at city entry points in 2023.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city keeps and funds license plate readers.

In August 2022 the council voted to establish a policy for license plate readers from Flock Safety used by the Buda Police Department. Community Impact, Buda City Council approves policy for use of automatic license plate readers · Aug 17, 2022
A 2023 resolution states the council approved installing a license plate reader camera on TxDOT right-of-way at its October 11, 2023 meeting. City of Buda, Resolution 2023-R-29 (license plate reader, TxDOT right-of-way) · Oct 11, 2023

04Council turnover2 sourced facts

Where it standsTwo seats on the seven-member council change hands this fall: District B is open, and At-Large Position 1 is filled by special election.

What's on the tableWho fills the District B seat and the unexpired At-Large Position 1 term.

Matt Smith announced his intent to resign from At-Large Position 1 at the July 21, 2026 meeting. Community Impact, Buda council member Matt Smith announces resignation · Jul 23, 2026
Evan Ture is not seeking re-election to District B. City of Buda, Nov. 3 election to proceed for two council seats (press release) · Sep 29, 2026

2 notes on these statements

Jessica Ebisch appears on the ballot as Jessica "Jess-Ebee" Ebisch. Hays County, Combined Sample Ballot, Nov. 3, 2026

Community Impact’s Q&A for At-Large Position 1 states that Jess Ebee did not respond before press time. Community Impact, Q&A · Sep 10, 2026

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1. Buda is adding thousands of homes. How should the council treat roads, water and services for new development?
2. Buda uses license plate reader cameras. What should the city do?

New · How Buda is runWho runs Buda, and what it costsWho the city manager is, council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

Last day to register to voteCity of Buda, Nov. 3 election to proceed for two council seats (press release) · Sep 29, 2026Oct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsCity of Buda, Nov. 3 election to proceed for two council seats (press release) · Sep 29, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)City of Buda, Nov. 3 election to proceed for two council seats (press release) · Sep 29, 2026Oct 23, 2026
Early voting endsCity of Buda, Nov. 3 election to proceed for two council seats (press release) · Sep 29, 2026Oct 30, 2026
Election DayCity of Buda, Nov. 3 election to proceed for two council seats (press release) · Sep 29, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 2 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The City Council is the mayor and six council members, with three-year terms. City of Buda (Granicus), City Council
The mayor and three council members (At-Large Positions 1, 2 and 3) are elected at-large by voters; Districts A, B and C each elect one member. City of Buda (Granicus), City Council
Regular council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. City of Buda (Granicus), City Council
The mayor and At-Large Position 2 elections were cancelled after Lee Urbanovsky and Monica Davidson were certified as unopposed and declared elected. City of Buda, Nov. 3 election to proceed for two council seats (press release) · Sep 29, 2026
Mayor Pro Tem Evan Ture chose not to seek re-election to the District B seat. City of Buda, Nov. 3 election to proceed for two council seats (press release) · Sep 29, 2026
Matt Smith announced his intention to resign from Buda City Council’s at-large Position 1 at the July 21, 2026 meeting; a special election is planned for November 3. Community Impact, Buda council member Matt Smith announces resignation · Jul 23, 2026

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