2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

Andy Garza III
Owner of Argus Solar & Construction and Owner of POOCHTIDES

Why are you running for office?
Universal City isn’t just where I live; it’s where I’ve raised my family.

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Andy owns Argus Solar & Construction and POOCHTIDES.

Andy Garza III owns Argus Solar & Construction and POOCHTIDES.

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Andy currently serves as a councilmember in Universal City.

May 2026 General Election | Universal City, TX - Official Website

As of September 24, 2026, Andy Garza III did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Public Services

What would your top priorities be if elected?
I want to bring strong, transparent leadership that listens to its residents and focuses on practical solutions. My goal is to support smart growth, strengthen our local economy and ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and responsibly.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

What do you think is the biggest challenge Universal City faces in the next five years? How do you plan to address it?
The biggest challenge is infrastructure and transportation pressure such as aging streets, increased traffic along the main corridor and utility capacity risks. These can be addressed by long-term capital improvement plans tied to growth, pursuit of state and federal funding along with expanding sidewalks, trails and multimodal passenger travel.

Proposes capital improvement plans, state and federal funding, and expanded sidewalks, trails, and multimodal passenger travel to address infrastructure and transportation pressure.

- Proposes capital improvement plans, state and federal funding, and expanded sidewalks, trails, and multimodal passenger travel to address infrastructure and transportation pressure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Andy Garza III

As of September 24, 2026, Andy Garza III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Andy Garza III has raised a family and has grandchildren.

Andy Garza III is the owner of Argus Solar & Construction and POOCHTIDES.

Andy is the owner of Argus Solar & Construction and POOCHTIDES.

Andy currently serves as a councilmember.

- Proposes long-term capital improvement plans tied to growth, pursues state and federal funding, and expands sidewalks, trails, and multimodal passenger travel.

Andy serves as a council member in Universal City.

- Proposes capital improvement plans, state and federal funding, and expanded sidewalks, trails, and multiple forms of transportation to address infrastructure and transportation pressures.

Andy currently serves on the Universal City City Council.

Andy currently serves as a Universal City councilmember. He was elected in 2026.

Andy Garza III owns a company that supplies solar energy equipment.

Andy serves as a councilmember in Universal City.

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Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Rubal is a 44-year-plus Universal City resident who has worked as a college educator and a research physiologist. Seeking a second term, Rubal seeks to prioritize issues such as better meeting essential city needs, improving government transparency, improving city operations, and eliminating sole source contract practices and unnecessary permit fees.

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Bernard Rubal has worked as a college educator and a research physiologist.

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Universal City Council approved a resolution establishing guidelines and criteria for tax abatement agreements July 15 by a 4-1 vote; Council member Bernard Rubal was the lone dissenting vote. Rubal said that while the resolution was a “footstep for things that may happen in the future,” it won’t be fair to businesses that won’t be eligible for abatements. “There can be tremendous gains, but there can also be tremendous losses with regards to revenue issues,” Rubal said.

Universal City approves tax abatement program for new, existing development

What is one thing you want the community to know about you?
I want our City to be transparent and better match tax resources with resident needs. Lower property taxes by establishing budget priorities and better use of sales tax revenues to offset needs for property tax increases.

Bernard Rubal for City Council

Realizing that not all change is progress and not all challenges can be overcome quickly, I am running because I feel our City can better prioritize tax revenues to address "our needs before our wants." There is a need for greater transparency and improvements in our City’s operations beginning with the budget review process, term limits, better district representation, and the elimination of sole source contract practices and unnecessary permit fees.

Voted against tax-abatement guidelines, citing fairness to businesses ineligible for abatements and potential revenue losses.

Plans to lower property taxes by setting budget priorities and using sales tax revenue to reduce the need for property tax increases.

Calls for more transparent city operations through budget review, term limits, district representation, and the elimination of sole-source contracts and unnecessary permit fees.

- Voted against tax-abatement guidelines, citing fairness to businesses ineligible for abatements and potential revenue losses.
- Plans to lower property taxes by setting budget priorities and using sales tax revenue to reduce the need for property tax increases.
- Calls for more transparent city operations through budget review, term limits, district representation, and the elimination of sole-source contracts and unnecessary permit fees.

As of September 24, 2026, Bernard Rubal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Fence Ordinance Presentation: Councilmember Rubal moved to amend Ordinance 581-Y-2025 to preserve the concerns of the former Councils and simplify the definition of allowable fence repair to be "in-kind" repair and replacement. He stated that he felt there were arbitrary rules regarding the number of pickets allowed for repairs. The amendment would also reduce permit fees and remove some of the time burden for inspections for which the City contracts services. The motion failed, with Rubal and Councilmember Bulman voting yes.

First Term Actions | Bernard Rubal for City Council

What resources do you think Universal City is lacking?
We need to utilize our sales tax revenues to address basic service needs of our community without increases in property taxes. We need an effective street maintenance program. We must ensure that future development costs do not exceed our service capacity, and residents are spared from development costs.

Moved to allow in-kind fence repairs and replacement, reduce permit fees, and limit inspection burdens; the amendment failed.

Calls for future development not to exceed city service capacity or impose development costs on residents.

- Moved to allow in-kind fence repairs and replacement, reduce permit fees, and limit inspection burdens; the amendment failed.
- Calls for future development not to exceed city service capacity or impose development costs on residents.

17 September 2024: Councilmember Rubal presented statistics that highlighted speeding on W. Byrd Blvd. After reminding Council of an item previously presented to them regarding traffic abatement using radar signs, he asked for consideration to place a discussion item at a future Council meeting for the consideration of placement of electronic traffic abatement signage on W. Byrd due to demonstrated need.

Asked the council to consider electronic traffic-abatement signs on West Byrd Boulevard because of speeding.

Calls for an effective street-maintenance program.

- Asked the council to consider electronic traffic-abatement signs on West Byrd Boulevard because of speeding.
- Calls for an effective street-maintenance program.

Bernard Rubal

- Plans to lower property taxes by setting budget priorities and using sales tax revenue to reduce the need for property tax increases.
- Calls for more transparent city operations through budget review, term limits, district representation, and the elimination of sole-source contracts and unnecessary permit fees.

- Calls for future development not to exceed city service capacity or impose development costs on residents.

- Calls for an effective street-maintenance program.

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Lori Putt

Lori Putt has volunteered with local events and organizations.

Lori Putt is president of Parks Partners.

- Prioritizes responsible use of taxpayer dollars and reliable city services.

- Calls for stronger communication to keep residents informed, heard and included in city decisions.

- Supports thoughtful planning that balances development with infrastructure and city services.

As of September 24, 2026, Lori Putt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mayor & Council | Universal City, TX - Official Website

What would your top priorities be if you are reelected?
Protecting quality of life, being responsible with taxpayer dollars and keeping services reliable are my top priorities. That means strong public safety, smart growth and listening to residents. The best decisions aren’t rushed—they’re informed, balanced and centered on what works for our community.

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Prioritizes responsible use of taxpayer dollars and reliable city services.

What resources do you think Universal City is lacking?
We need stronger communication. Residents deserve to be informed, heard and included. When people understand what’s happening and why, trust grows. And when trust grows, so does the strength of our community and the quality of the decisions we make.

Calls for stronger communication to keep residents informed, heard and included in city decisions.

What do you think is the biggest challenge Universal City faces in the next five years? How do you plan to address it?
Growth is coming—the challenge is getting it right. We must balance development with infrastructure and services so we don’t lose what makes our city special. I support thoughtful planning, asking the right questions and making decisions that hold up long after the moment passes.

Supports thoughtful planning that balances development with infrastructure and city services.

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Mark Dunlop
Retired; Successful business executive, program manager, USAF Officer, community volunteer, Masters Degree: Public Administration
Why are you running for office?
Public service an important focus for me. I've learned a lot of lessons through my career that I can bring to the table and make a quick impact. I want to do all I can to continue making Universal City a vibrant, family-friendly place where folks want to live.

Mark Dunlop has a master's degree in public administration.

Mark Dunlop is retired. He previously worked as a business executive and program manager and served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Mark is retired. He previously worked as a business executive and program manager and served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

City Councilmember, Place 6
Lori Putt
City Councilmember, Place 5
William Shelby
City Councilmember, Place 2
S. Bear Goolsby
Councilmember, Place 3: Mark Dunlop
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City Councilmember, Place 4
Andy Garza, III

City of Universal City, Texas Municipal League Directory Profile

Mark serves as a councilmember for Place 3 in Universal City.

City of Universal City - TML City Officials Directory

What would your top priorities be if elected?
My number one priority is growth. We have to focus on attracting businesses that last, provide good jobs and help improve the city. Redevelopment efforts like the Aviation District will help us continue to modernize the Universal City, and let folks Shop, Dine and Play in UC first.

Calls for attracting businesses that provide lasting jobs and improve the city.

- Calls for attracting businesses that provide lasting jobs and improve the city.

What do you think is the biggest challenge Universal City faces in the next five years? How do you plan to address it?
I think the biggest challenge we face is not letting short-term desires derail our larger strategic goals. We have to pay for roads, public safety, etc. and still have funds for our parks, the library and community events that make our city special. Growth is key to our success.

Said Universal City should retain funding for parks, the library and community events while meeting other city needs.

- Said Universal City should retain funding for parks, the library and community events while meeting other city needs.

Supports redevelopment through the Aviation District to modernize Universal City.

- Supports redevelopment through the Aviation District to modernize Universal City.

As of September 24, 2026, Mark Dunlop’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said Universal City must fund roads while maintaining funding for public safety, parks, the library and community events.

- Said Universal City must fund roads while maintaining funding for public safety, parks, the library and community events.

What resources do you think Universal City is lacking?
What we don’t lack is people who are interested, willing to put their time and effort into making UC a great place to live. Space is an issue, so redevelopment is important. Water is a challenge, and the city must continue to source new access for our future.

Said the city must secure new water access to support its future.

- Said the city must secure new water access to support its future.

Mark Dunlop

Mark Dunlop is a first-generation college graduate. He has a master's degree in public administration.

Mark currently serves as a Universal City councilmember for Place 3.

Mark Dunlop is retired. He previously worked as a business executive and program manager and served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. He is a certified project management professional.

Mark currently serves as a City Councilmember for Place 3 in Universal City.

- Prioritizes attracting businesses that provide lasting jobs and improve the city.

- Calls for maintaining funding for parks, the library, and community events.

- Supports redevelopment, including the Aviation District, to modernize Universal City amid limited space.

- Calls for funding public safety while maintaining support for other city services.

- Calls for funding roads while pursuing the city's larger strategic goals.

- Calls for the city to continue securing new water access for the future.

Mark serves as a Universal City councilmember for Place 3.

- Said the city must maintain funding for parks, the library, and community events while paying for roads and public safety.

- Supports redevelopment, including the Aviation District, to modernize Universal City and address limited space.

- Said the city must fund public safety while maintaining support for roads, parks, the library, and community events.

- Said the city must fund roads while maintaining support for public safety, parks, the library, and community events.

- Prioritizes funding parks, the library, and community events while maintaining funds for roads and public safety.

- Prioritizes redevelopment, including the Aviation District, to modernize the city and address limited space.

- Prioritizes funding public safety while maintaining funds for roads, parks, the library, and community events.

- Prioritizes funding roads while maintaining funds for public safety, parks, the library, and community events.

Mark currently serves as a city council member for Place 3 in Universal City.

- Prioritizes maintaining funding for parks, the library, and community events alongside other city needs.

- Supports redevelopment because Universal City has limited space.

- Prioritizes funding roads while maintaining funding for city services and community amenities.

- Calls for the city to secure new water access for the future.

Mark serves as a council member for Universal City, Place 3.

Mark Dunlop is a first-generation college graduate and has a master's degree in public administration.

- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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