The Board of Directors (Board) of the San Antonio River Authority called for an election of five (5) Directors for the November 2, 2021 election. The May 19, 2021 Ordinance ordering the election can be viewed here.
A twelve (12) member Board governs the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority). The Board consists of two at-large members from each of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties, and one member for each of the four River Authority districts in Bexar County, for a total of twelve (12) members.
All Board member terms are for a period of six years with no term limits. All positions are elected except in the case of an unexpected vacancy prior to a term ending, in which case the Governor of the State of Texas appoints a replacement to complete the term. Board terms are staggered with elections held in November of odd numbered years. The River Authority calls its election by ordinance and in accordance with the Texas election code. Each election is administered through each county’s elections office. When candidates are unopposed, the Texas election code allows for the River Authority to declare by ordinance that the candidates are unopposed and are elected to office.
Application deadline for the November 2, 2021 election is August 16, 2021 at 5:00pm
Board Positions
The five (5) Board positions included in election on November 2, 2021 are:
- Bexar County District 3
- Bexar County District 4
- Goliad County at large (1 position)
- Karnes County at large (1 position)
- Wilson County at large (1 position)