Election Information

The City of Hilshire Village holds its election for the Mayor and City Council on the General Election Date in May of each year. City Council consists of one (1) Mayor and five (5) Council Members and they are elected by a place system.  Mayor and Council Member positions are two-year terms with the offices of Mayor and Council Member Positions 1 and 2 eligible for election in even years and Council Member Positions 3, 4 and 5 eligible for election in odd years.

Mailing Address
8301 Westview Drive,
Houston, Tx 77055
Telephone Number: 713-973-1779
E-Mail: Secretary@HilshireVillageTexas.com


Voting Priority Notice

Texas Election Code Section 63.0015(c) was updated in 2023 to now require this notice on the website:   

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Learn more about identification requirements for voting at VoteTexas.org.

Pursuant to Section 63.0015, Election Code, an election officer shall give voting order priority to individuals with a mobility problem that substantially impairs the person's ability to move around. A person assisting an individual with a mobility problem may also, at the individual's request, be given voting order priority. Disabilities and conditions that may qualify you for voting order priority include paralysis, lung disease, the use of portable oxygen, cardiac deficiency, severe limitation in the ability to walk due to arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition, wheelchair confinement, arthritis, foot disorder, the inability to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest, or use of a brace, cane, crutch, or other assistive device.

Texas requires voters to present an approved form of photo identification to vote at the polls. To ensure a seamless voting process, make sure to:

  1. Review the list of approved photo identifications and make sure you have one. A voter will be required to show photo identification at the polling location before the voter will be permitted to cast a vote. Check Texas Voter Registration website for a list of acceptable forms.

  2. Confirm that your state-approved photo identification is current. With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the photo identification must be unexpired or expired no more than four years.

  3. Verify that the name the Harris County Voter Registrar has on file for you matches the name on one of the State approved Photo IDs. You may visit the Texas Voter Name and Address Changes website to update your information.

Elected Officials

Mayor
Robert Buesinger term expires 2026

Council Members
Position 1: Mike Gordy term expires 2026
Position 2: Justin Crawford  term expires 2026 Position 3: Andy Carey  term expires 2025
Position 4: Mark Huber  term expires 2025
Position 5: Kristi Cooper  term expires 2025

Date of Next Officer Election
5/3/2025

Candidate Eligibility Requirements

Mayor

  • Residence: 1 year in state prior to the filing deadline; 1 year in city prior to election day
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Must be a registered voter in territory elected from by the filing deadline

Council Member

  • Residence: 1 year in state prior to filing deadline; 6 months in the city prior to filing deadline
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Must be a registered voter in territory elected from by the filing deadline

Important 2025 Election Dates

May 3, 2025 - Uniform Election Date
Authority Conducting Elections Local Political Subdivisions and Counties
First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) Wednesday, January 1, 2025*  

*First day to apply does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday.  An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2025 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.
First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot Friday, February 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure Friday, February 14, 2025
Last Day to Register to Vote Thursday, April 3, 2025
First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Monday, April 21, 2025
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail Saturday, May 3, 2025 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 5, 2025 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)


Candidate Filings:

For the position of Mayor Robert F. Buesinger Application | CTA form

For Council Member Position 1 Mike Gordy Application | CTA form

For Council Member Position 2 Justin Crawford Application | CTA form