George M. Torres, Jr.

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: George M. Torres, Jr.
Current role: Small business owner; board director, Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce
Background: Graduate, Texas State University, magna cum laude (per candidate)
Small-business owner since 2020 (per candidate)
Member, Santa Cruz Catholic Church (per candidate)
MOYSC Little League coach (per candidate)
Experience: Board director, Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce (since 2022) (per candidate)
EDC Community Spirit Award (2024) (per candidate)
Top priorities: "managing growth by championing small businesses and ensuring development benefits our community"
"improving mobility, infrastructure, and neighborhood safety"
"preserving Buda's small-town charm, historic character, and welcoming spirit"
"Developers should contribute fairly to required infrastructure"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats questionnaire: "The 2026 budget makes the best use of available funds."
Growth and infrastructure: In a Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats questionnaire: "Developers should contribute fairly to required infrastructure."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: On license-plate cameras such as Flock: "Yes, with guardrails." He supports them "only at community entry points with heavy traffic, not throughout residential areas."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found

City Council, at-Large Position 1 (unexpired term)