May 2 local elections across Bexar County and the Hill Country put councils, boards, and bonds to voters

A spring ballot that reaches beyond San Antonio city limits

Voters across Bexar County and neighboring Hill Country communities are scheduled to return to the polls Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a patchwork of local contests and measures that can shape city services, school governance and long-term public financing. Unlike statewide or federal elections, these votes often center on highly specific questions: who will manage municipal budgets, which trustees will oversee school policy, and whether communities will authorize new debt or taxes for infrastructure and facilities.

Municipal races: council seats and mayoral contests

Several cities in the region have ordered or announced May 2 elections for mayoral and council positions, including in the Hill Country corridor and northern Bexar County suburbs. Boerne is holding a general election for City Council Districts 1 and 3. New Braunfels is set for a general election that includes the mayor’s office and City Council districts 5 and 6. Wimberley’s election materials list the mayor and Place Two among filing positions. Helotes has scheduled contests for City Council Places 1, 2 and 4. Other smaller municipalities also list May elections for their governing bodies.

• Boerne: City Council Districts 1 and 3 seats scheduled for election.

• New Braunfels: mayor and City Council Districts 5 and 6 on the May 2 ballot.

• Helotes: City Council Places 1, 2 and 4 scheduled for May voting.

• Wimberley: election packet identifies a mayoral race and Place Two.

School governance and bond decisions: what’s at stake

School-related items are expected to be a major driver of turnout. In Bexar County, school board elections typically determine trustees who set policy, approve budgets, and hire or evaluate superintendents. In addition to trustee races, some districts are putting borrowing proposals before voters.

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD has called a bond election for May 2 in which voters will decide a three-proposition bond package. Elsewhere, Alamo Heights ISD is providing election-specific information for its May 2 school board election.

Local election ballots often combine city, school and special-district items, meaning voters may face multiple decision points in a single trip to the polls.

Deadlines and election administration details

Texas election law sets a calendar of required notices and procedures ahead of the May uniform election date, including special notice requirements for bond elections and deadlines tied to polling-place administration. Cities and counties have been posting election orders, candidate packets and notices as filing and preparation milestones are reached.

For residents, the practical impact is straightforward: eligibility and participation depend on registration status and residence inside each jurisdiction’s boundaries, which can differ between city limits and school district lines. With multiple entities sharing the same election date, voters may see different ballots even within the same ZIP code.

How to prepare

• Confirm which jurisdictions apply to your address (city, school district and any special districts).

• Review posted election orders and notices for the exact offices and propositions on your ballot.

• Plan ahead for potentially longer ballots that combine multiple local items.

Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026.