2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Rushi Patel lives in Pearland, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Taxation from the University of South Carolina.

Rushi is a Certified Public Accountant. He co-owns several hotels in the Houston area with his brothers-in-law.

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Rushi Patel makes history as Pearland's first Asian councilman

Rushi currently works as a real estate developer and business strategist and serves as a partner at Omkar Enterprises Management, LLC. He previously worked as an audit and tax associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.

Rushi Patel's campaign for Pearland City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Rushi currently serves as the councilmember for Pearland City Council Position 7. He was first elected in 2023.

Believes in "focusing on needs and not wants" and finding alternative funding for infrastructure projects to avoid raising taxes.

- Believes in "focusing on needs and not wants" and finding alternative funding for infrastructure projects to avoid raising taxes.

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As of March 31, 2026, Rushi Patel did not have a website or any information online.

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Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Plans to focus on infrastructure improvements.

Supports infrastructure and drainage improvements, including city investments related to drainage and water systems.

Supports water security and long-term water infrastructure planning through projects that expand local treatment capacity and reduce reliance on outside water sources.

- Plans to focus on infrastructure improvements.
- Supports infrastructure and drainage improvements, including city investments related to drainage and water systems.
- Supports water security and long-term water infrastructure planning through projects that expand local treatment capacity and reduce reliance on outside water sources.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

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Rushi Patel

As of March 31, 2026, Rushi Patel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rushi Patel is from India. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration in accounting and a master's degree in taxation from the University of South Carolina.

Rushi previously ran for Pearland city council member in 2023 but did not win.

Rushi Patel is from India. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration in accounting and a master's degree in taxation from the University of South Carolina. He has lived in Pearland for over a decade. 

Rushi is a hospitality executive with Omkar Group, where he co-owns several hotels in the Houston area. He previously worked as a certified public accountant and chief financial officer. He also worked at the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers for more than two years.

Rushi has lived in Pearland for over 22 years. He owns businesses in Pearland and has served on several local boards.

Rushi is a hospitality executive at Omkar Group, where he co-owns several hotels in the Houston area. He previously worked as a certified public accountant and chief financial officer. He also worked at the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers for more than two years.

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