2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

James D. Owsley

James Daniel Owsley
jowsley@parisjc.edu
903 217-1536
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Paris Junior College 2012- Pesent, Grayson College 2016-2024
Teacher, Quinlan ISD 1999-2010, Commerce ISD 1996-1999

fac-fall-2024-vita.pdf

James D. Owsley currently works at Paris Junior College. He previously worked at Grayson College and taught at Quinlan Independent School District and Commerce Independent School District.

As of October 22, 2026, James D. Owsley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Buket Urgen

Administration

Roland Love

- A board of directors member is an elected official who serves on the governing board of a special district, such as a municipal utility district (MUD).

- The board is responsible for overseeing the district’s operations, finances, and services, including utilities like water, wastewater, drainage, and infrastructure.

- Board members approve budgets, set tax rates or service fees, and make decisions about contracts and infrastructure projects within the district.

- The board ensures that the district complies with state laws and operates under the oversight of agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

- In many districts, the board consists of five members elected by residents. Directors must meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years old, a Texas resident, and either a qualified voter or property owner within the district.

An official who oversees utilities, finances, and services in a district.