Albert was born in San Antonio’s Westside and is the oldest of nine siblings. He and his wife Elsie have been married for over 50 years and have three children and four grandchildren. Albert received his bachelor’s degree from Texas State University and his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He has volunteered for over 40 years in youth, school, church, and sports programs.

Albert previously worked in the San Antonio Fire Department for 25 years, rising to the rank of District Fire Chief, and also served as a City Manager in surrounding communities for over seven years.

Albert Uresti currently serves as the County Tax Assessor-Collector in Bexar County in Texas. He has held this position for over eleven years. 

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As vice-chair of the fiscal policy and pensions subcommittee for the National Association of Counties, helped manage financial policies and pension plans for over 3,000 county governments in the U.S.

- As vice-chair of the fiscal policy and pensions subcommittee for the National Association of Counties, helped manage financial policies and pension plans for over 3,000 county governments in the U.S.

Financial Management

Supports property tax payment plans, including a 10-month plan for seniors, disabled individuals, veterans, and children.

As county judge, implemented numerous property tax payment plans.

As Tax Assessor-Collector, made the Housing Assistance Fund Grant Program part of the office's operations to aid Bexar County families impacted by COVID-19.

Aims to help taxpayers save money by ensuring they receive all eligible property tax exemptions.

Believes in providing resources to assist with tax-related inquiries and assessments.

As a County Commissioner, helped bring $85 million in tax and mortgage assistance from the Homeowner Assistance Fund Grant Program to Bexar County families affected by COVID-19.

Helped bring $85 million in tax and mortgage assistance from the Homeowner Assistance Fund Grant Program to Bexar County families affected by COVID-19.

- Supports property tax payment plans, including a 10-month plan for seniors, disabled individuals, veterans, and children.
- As county judge, implemented numerous property tax payment plans.
- As Tax Assessor-Collector, made the Housing Assistance Fund Grant Program part of the office's operations to aid Bexar County families impacted by COVID-19.
- Aims to help taxpayers save money by ensuring they receive all eligible property tax exemptions.
- Believes in providing resources to assist with tax-related inquiries and assessments.
- Helped bring $85 million in tax and mortgage assistance from the Homeowner Assistance Fund Grant Program to Bexar County families affected by COVID-19.

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Constructed Bexar County’s first drive-thru to enhance customer convenience.

Constructed Bexar County’s first drive-thru at the office to enhance customer convenience.

As Clerk, improved customer experience by extending office hours, creating faster shorter lines, and reducing wait times.

As Clerk, "extended office hours [and] created faster shorter lines."

Negotiated lower customer fees for debit and credit card transactions, including free online checking and savings account transactions.

Plans to enhance business operations by collaborating with high-volume customers such as auto dealers and auto title services.

Aims to assist families in avoiding foreclosure.

- Constructed Bexar County’s first drive-thru at the office to enhance customer convenience.
- As Clerk, "extended office hours [and] created faster shorter lines."
- Negotiated lower customer fees for debit and credit card transactions, including free online checking and savings account transactions.
- Plans to enhance business operations by collaborating with high-volume customers such as auto dealers and auto title services.
- Aims to assist families in avoiding foreclosure.

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Albert Uresti

Albert Uresti was born in San Antonio’s Westside and is the oldest of nine siblings. He and his wife Elsie have been married for over 50 years and have three children and four grandchildren. Albert received his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas State University and his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Albert Uresti has served as the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector for over eleven years. He previously worked in the San Antonio Fire Department for 25 years, rising to the rank of District Fire Chief, and also served as a City Manager in surrounding communities for over seven years.

Albert Uresti has served as the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector for over eleven years. He has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Fiscal Policy and Pensions Subcommittee for NACo and serves on the NACo National Committee of Finance, Pensions, and Intergovernmental Affairs. Uresti is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas.

As a National Member, appointed to the NACO National Committee of Finance, Pensions, and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Negotiated the lowest customer fees for debit and credit card transactions and secured free online checking and savings account transactions.

Supports tax payment plans for senior citizens, disabled citizens, and disabled veterans.

Believes he has done an excellent job as tax assessor-collector.

As tax assessor, implemented numerous property tax payment plans.

Supports the incorporation of the Homeowners' Assistance Fund (HAF) Grant Program.

Endorsed by the San Antonio Express News, which said, "In the Democratic primary, Albert Uresti best for Bexar County tax assessor-collector."

As Tax Assessor-Collector, made the "HAF GRANT PROGRAM" part of the office's operations to assist Bexar County families affected by COVID.

Uresti’s administration has received a 90% or higher satisfaction rating from Bexar County citizens.

As county commissioner, constructed the first-ever drive-thru.

Negotiated the lowest customer fees for debit and credit card transactions and free online checking and savings account transactions.

As County Clerk, extended office hours, created shorter lines, and installed comfortable seating and take-a-number (queuing) systems.

Wants to be the best tax office in Texas by providing excellent customer service to citizens and businesses.

Believes in consistently improving customer service and collections.

Believes in helping families stay in their homes, with a focus on senior citizens, disabled individuals, veterans, and children.

Served as City Manager in nearby communities for over seven years.

Served in the San Antonio Fire Department for 25 years and quickly rose up the ranks to District Fire Chief.

Has volunteered for over 40 years in youth, school, church, and sports programs.

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