May 4, 2024 Election Results:
Alderman Position #3 Eileen McDade
Alderman Position #4 Robert Richards
Alderman Position #5 Eric Green
Home Rule Charter FAILED to pass.
City Council Election Information:
Candidates for positions are:
- Kim Branch (3)
- Eileen McDade (3)
- Robert Richards (4)
- Amanda Neuendorf (4)
- Ruth Rodriguez (4)
- Eric Green (5)
- Jeremiah Hill (5)
Charter Election Information:
Home rule cities began over 100 years ago in Texas. The state gives cities with at least 5,000 residents the right to self-govern. To self-govern, the voters must approve "home rule."
Brookshire will conduct a home rule charter election on May 4. This election will happen alongside the regular City Council elections. Read the draft here.
Today, Brookshire operates under general law. That means the city follows state law. It does not have local control over its governance. Most cities in Texas operate under home rule or general law.
Answers to Most Commonly Asked Questions
You can contact City Hall, 4029 5th Street, Brookshire, Texas 77423, by phone at (281) 375-5050.