NOW IS THE TIME TO
STAND UP
FOR BEXAR COUNTY
Howdy, Bexar County Residents! I’m Patrick Von Dohlen, the Republican candidate for Bexar County Judge in the 2026 election, and I believe Bexar County needs strong, steady, and principled leadership focused on solutions—not politics.
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Patrick Von Dohlen
Candidate for Bexar County Judge
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Property taxes grew faster than incomes
City of San Antonio total debt
Bexar County total debt
WE MUST BUILD A BUDGET THAT MAKES SENSE
Results-Oriented Budgeting means every dollar is accounted for in order to maximize the efficiency of Bexar County.
Accountability
We must measure results against the promises made by our elected officials.
Protection
We must treat taxpayer dollars with the same care as we do our own life savings.
Transparency
We must document and track every decision and give full access to the people who employ us.
WHERE PATRICK STANDS
Real problems demand real accountability — not politics as usual.
Fiscal Responsibility
Bexar County's budget has exponentially outgrown residents' ability to pay. The problem is too much spending and virtually no saving. As Judge, I will protect and serve citizens first – that means making cuts to non-essential expenses, working to lower taxes anywhere we can and encouraging economic growth that makes sense for those who live here.
Jail Crisis & Public Safety
Eighty-five people have died in the Bexar County jail since 2020. Let that sink in. Eighty-five people. This facility has come and in out of compliance and costs $95M/year to operate. Bureaucratic red tape and management failures make this issue an emergency. As Judge, I will advocate for a full audit to ensure efficiency as well as an interim facility to better accommodate inmates with mental health challenges.
Property Tax Relief
Noticed your latest property tax assessment? Bexar County has a direct impact on your property bill because it has the discretion to adopt higher or lower tax rates according to property values. In 2025, county officials stated they expect a $28M shortfall come 2028. As Judge, I will work to stop the bleeding. Bexar County needs our intervention so the property tax issue does not grow even worse.
Water & Infrastructure
The Edwards Aquifer is our lifeline. We need to protect it while ensuring that private property rights are respected. This requires leadership that puts long-term stewardship over short-term development pressure.
WHERE DID YOUR MONEY GO?
Over two decades of broken promises from Bexar County and City of San Antonio.
Peter Sakai Bexar County Leadership
$1,732 per resident
Ron Nirenberg City of San Antonio Leadership
$14,209 per resident
How We Got Here
Patrick's Introduction
Texas Public Policy Foundation: Just the Facts
Independent Verification — County Governments, FY 2024
| County | Principal | Interest | Total Repayment | Population | Debt Per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | $5.04B | $3.01B | $8.04B | 5,009,302 | $1,606 |
| Dallas | $199M | $70M | $269M | 2,656,028 | $101 |
| Tarrant | $345M | $139M | $484M | 2,230,708 | $217 |
| Bexar | $2.55B | $1.14B | $3.68B | 2,127,737 | $1,732 |
| Travis | $1.10B | $375M | $1.47B | 1,363,767 | $1,081 |
| Collin | $842M | $326M | $1.17B | 1,254,658 | $931 |
| Denton | $689M | $239M | $928M | 1,045,120 | $888 |
| Fort Bend | $977M | $410M | $1.39B | 958,434 | $1,447 |
| Hidalgo | $379M | $169M | $548M | 914,820 | $599 |
| El Paso | $230M | $51M | $282M | 875,784 | $321 |
#1 Per Capita Debt
Bexar County has the highest per capita debt of Texas' 10 largest counties at $1,732 per resident — higher than Harris County ($1,606), which has more than double the population.
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