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Comal County, Texas

Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector, Unexpired Term

One candidate is tracked for Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector, Unexpired Term on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stuart Hansmann. Candidate information follows official Comal County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Stuart Hansmann

Republican

Biography
Stuart Hansmann was appointed interim Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector and sworn in December 4, 2025, after Kristen Hoyt stepped down from the post to run for county judge, per the Herald-Zeitung. A New Braunfels native and Texas A&M University finance graduate, he has spent 30 years in commercial, real estate and construction finance, per the Herald-Zeitung.
About this race

This is a special race for the remainder of the term after Kristen Hoyt stepped down as tax assessor-collector to run for county judge. The Commissioners Court appointed Stuart Hansmann interim tax assessor-collector in December 2025, and he ran unopposed in the Republican primary covering that unexpired term. No Democrat filed, so he is unopposed in November.

What this office does

Property assessor. The assessor determines the taxable value of every parcel of real estate and, in many states, of business property, using state-set methods and market data. Those values, multiplied by rates set by other elected bodies, produce property tax bills. The assessor also administers exemptions such as homestead or senior exemptions.

This race. Every voter in Comal County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector, Unexpired Term in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector, Unexpired Term on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stuart Hansmann. Candidate information follows official Comal County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector, Unexpired Term election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Comal County and state election office filings, last verified September 28, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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