Bexar County is electing three members to the board that oversees the appraisal district — positions that have gained more attention as members in other counties used the positions to pursue controversial changes.
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The board’s three elected positions are nonpartisan and serve primarily administrative roles.
Two years ago, however, conservatives in North Texas got elected and created new policies that dramatically changed Tarrant County’s appraisal process.
Now both parties have started lining up candidates to compete for these races, including Republicans and Democrats in Bexar County.
The elected positions were created during the 2023 Texas Legislative session to add transparency to the appraisal process.
They serve alongside a set of BCAD board members appointed by the taxing entities, but the three elected seats were put on the ballot for the first time in May of 2024.
They’re now up for reelection during the Nov. 3 midterm election — along with many higher-profile state, federal and countywide races.
Of the three inaugural members, just one, Erika Hizel (Place 2), is seeking reelection in a contested race.
Naomi Elizabeth Miller (Place 1) decided not to seek reelection, and Robert Bruce (Place 3) died before the end of his term. The board chose an interim replacement, Jon Melendez, who is running unopposed for a full term this year.
Early voting runs Oct. 19-30.
The San Antonio Report’s BCAD Voter Guide is part of our comprehensive 2026 Midterms Voter Guide — see the full guide here.
Important dates
- Oct. 5: Last day to register to vote
- Oct. 19 – Oct. 30: Early voting
- Nov. 3: Election day polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting resources
- Check your voting registration and download a copy of your personal sample ballot here
- See early voting locations here
- Election day sites (coming soon)
The San Antonio Report’s Voter Guide profiles are compiled using filing paperwork, candidates’ websites and social media pages as well as previous reporting. Candidates are listed below in the order they’ll appear on the ballot. Click the links to read more about the candidates and view their answers to our questionnaire.
2026 BCAD Place 1 candidates
2026 BCAD Place 2 candidates
2026 BCAD Place 3 candidates
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