Bexar County, Texas - Government

10/15/2026

Wind Advisory set for tomorrow.

WIND ADVISORY ISSUED TOMORROW: As cooler weather moves into Bexar County, the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 4 a.m. - 7 p.m.
This means burning will NOT be recommended outdoors even in a burn barrel due to high winds. Please plan ahead. Wind gusts could reach up to 40 - 50 mph. Secure loose objects and watch out for tree limbs.

10/15/2026

On Tuesday, October 14, 2026, Bexar County Commissioners Court appointed Calvin Henry, Chief Warrant Officer 2, USMC (Ret.), as the new Director of the Bexar County Department of Military and Veterans Services. His new role is key in enhancing the departments’ support, resources and coordination for active-duty service members, veterans and military families across the region.
Congratulations, Mr. Henry!

10/15/2026

Effective October 13, 2026, Bexar County is moving forward with the voter-approved Venue Tax changes from the November 4, 2025 special election.

This action continues the collection of the 5% Short-Term Motor Vehicle Rental Tax and raises the Hotel Occupancy Tax rate from 1.75% to 2.0%.

These revenues will support improvements to the Frost Bank Center, Freeman Coliseum, and San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo facilities, as well as provide partial funding for a proposed new multipurpose arena for the San Antonio Spurs.

For more information, visit
https://www.bexar.org/3988/Coliseum-Complex-
Venue-Project.

10/14/2026

It was a big day today at Commissioners Court! In case you missed it, here are some highlights:

⭐ Proclamations celebrated items such as Manufacturing Month, "Walktober" pedestrian‑safety initiatives, National 4‑H Week, and the Men Wear Pink campaign.

⭐ Advances in major behavioral‑health and jail‑diversion initiatives were made with new partnerships and funding for mental health, outpatient services, transportation support, and treatment access.

⭐ Commissioners Court approved the collection of the 2025 voter‑approved Venue Tax. The collection of the 5% Short‑Term Motor Vehicle Rental Tax and raises to the Hotel Occupancy Tax rate from 1.75% to 2.0% will support repairs to the Frost Bank Center, Freeman Coliseum, and San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo facilities.

⭐ Calvin Henry has been appointed as the new Director of Military & Veterans Services, leading the department to strengthen support and coordination for service members, veterans, and military families.

Stay tuned for the next Commissioners Court session on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

10/13/2026

Watch the Bexar County Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Double-Height Courtroom, or by tuning in on Bexar.org .

10/13/2026

The Bexar Heritage Center invites you to a special Hispanic Heritage Month program celebrating the history and legacy of one of San Antonio’s treasured cultural landmarks: the Alameda Theater. The Alameda played a significant role in the community, serving not only as a theater but also as a hub of Mexican American culture, entertainment, and community life along Houston Street.

Join us on Friday, October 16 at Noon in the Double Height Courtroom as we explore the Alameda’s rich history and its enduring contribution to San Antonio’s cultural heritage.”

10/09/2026

Join us as we explore the history of the Alameda—a cherished cultural landmark that shaped Mexican American culture, entertainment, and community life along Houston Street.

10/07/2026

Utility Assistance is moving 📍

Our offices will be closed Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9, 2026. Regular business operations will resume Monday, October 12, 2026, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

New location address:
• 612 Nogalitos St.
San Antonio,TX 78204

10/05/2026

🚨 UPDATE: WEBSITE OUTAGE RESOLVED! 🚨

Great news, Bexar County! Our website is back online and available for use. ✅

🌐 elections.bexar.gov

Our vendor has successfully resolved the outage. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding while the issue was being addressed.

Thank you for allowing the Bexar County Elections Department to serve you! 🇺🇸🗳️

10/05/2026

🚨 WEBSITE OUTAGE NOTICE 🚨

Bexar County residents, our Elections Department website, elections.bexar.gov, is currently experiencing an outage.

Our vendor is aware of the issue and is actively working to restore service as quickly as possible.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause, especially as we work to serve our voters during this important time. We appreciate your patience and understanding while the issue is being resolved.

📍 Bexar County Elections Department
1103 S. Frio St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
210-335-8683 (VOTE)

Please follow our page for updates regarding restoration of the website.

🇺🇸 Thank you for your patience, Bexar County!