San Patricio County, TX elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in San Patricio County: 22 seats on 8 elected bodies. 11 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Commissioners Court
San Patricio County Commissioners Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge | David R. Krebs source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 1 | William Ski Zagorski Sr. source | |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 2 | Thomas Yardley source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 3 | Ruben Gonzales source | |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 4 | Howard Gillespie source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Attorney | Tamara Cochran-May source | |
| County Clerk | Gracie Alaniz-Gonzales source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| District Attorney | Margie B. Silva source | |
| District Clerk | Heather Marks source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Tax Assessor-Collector | Marcela Thormaehlen source |
Special districts
San Patricio County Constables
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Constable, Precinct 1 | Steve Hutchins source |
| Constable, Precinct 2 | Francisco Cantu source |
| Constable, Precinct 4 | Paul Good source |
| Constable, Precinct 5 | Sean L. Orsak source |
| Constable, Precinct 6 | Kody Fahrenthold source |
| Constable, Precinct 8 | James Easley source |
San Patricio County Justices of the Peace
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 | Leslie DeAses source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 | Daniel Garza source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 | Karen S. Diaz source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 | Nere Villarreal source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 | Susan P. Price source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8 | Leslie Diane Pullin source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments San Patricio County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 34 local governments in San Patricio County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 12 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 7 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 14 | 2 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in San Patricio County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 56.5% · White 37.9% · Black 1.5% · Asian 1.1% · Other or more than one race 3.1% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in San Patricio County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 5.0% | 1,645 | 31,315 | 32,960 |
| August 2026 | 5.2% | 1,722 | 31,104 | 32,826 |
| July 2026 | 5.4% | 1,775 | 31,082 | 32,857 |
| June 2026 | 5.6% | 1,844 | 30,977 | 32,821 |
| May 2026 | 4.9% | 1,628 | 31,267 | 32,895 |
| April 2026 | 4.6% | 1,512 | 31,363 | 32,875 |
| March 2026 | 4.9% | 1,613 | 31,089 | 32,702 |
| February 2026 | 5.3% | 1,734 | 31,275 | 33,009 |
| January 2026 | 5.6% | 1,830 | 31,008 | 32,838 |
| December 2025 | 5.1% | 1,682 | 31,284 | 32,966 |
| November 2025 | 5.3% | 1,756 | 31,373 | 33,129 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 5.4% | 1,798 | 31,403 | 33,201 |
| August 2025 | 5.6% | 1,839 | 31,156 | 32,995 |
| July 2025 | 5.3% | 1,755 | 31,128 | 32,883 |
| June 2025 | 5.1% | 1,682 | 31,059 | 32,741 |
| May 2025 | 4.6% | 1,508 | 31,098 | 32,606 |
| April 2025 | 4.4% | 1,445 | 31,398 | 32,843 |
| March 2025 | 4.8% | 1,569 | 31,264 | 32,833 |
| February 2025 | 4.9% | 1,598 | 31,071 | 32,669 |
| January 2025 | 4.9% | 1,571 | 30,814 | 32,385 |
| December 2024 | 4.4% | 1,432 | 30,986 | 32,418 |
| November 2024 | 4.6% | 1,501 | 30,869 | 32,370 |
| October 2024 | 4.6% | 1,480 | 30,814 | 32,294 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.0% | 1,655 | 31,186 | 32,841 |
| 2024 | 4.8% | 1,545 | 30,590 | 32,135 |
| 2023 | 4.7% | 1,483 | 29,918 | 31,401 |
| 2022 | 5.9% | 1,818 | 28,867 | 30,685 |
| 2021 | 8.5% | 2,587 | 27,965 | 30,552 |
| 2020 | 10.1% | 3,023 | 26,911 | 29,934 |
| 2019 | 5.4% | 1,644 | 28,579 | 30,223 |
| 2018 | 6.4% | 1,931 | 28,438 | 30,369 |
| 2017 | 7.7% | 2,373 | 28,421 | 30,794 |
| 2016 | 7.5% | 2,293 | 28,326 | 30,619 |
Crime reported in San Patricio County
By police agency (9)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Police Department | 2025 | 23 | 189 | 20,806 |
| San Patricio County Sheriff's Office | 2020 | 34 | 143 | 16,131 |
| Ingleside Police Department | 2025 | 36 | 297 | 10,293 |
| Sinton Police Department | 2025 | 12 | 71 | 5,679 |
| Mathis Police Department | 2025 | 13 | 56 | 4,283 |
| Taft Police Department | 2025 | 6 | 27 | 2,962 |
| Odem Police Department | 2022 | 6 | 27 | 2,277 |
| Gregory Police Department | 2025 | 4 | 8 | 1,712 |
| Lake City Police Department | 2017 | 0 | 0 | 527 |
Quick answers
- Who is the San Patricio County County Attorney?
- Tamara Cochran-May is the County Attorney of San Patricio County, Texas.
- Who is the San Patricio County County Clerk?
- Gracie Alaniz-Gonzales is the County Clerk of San Patricio County, Texas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the San Patricio County District Attorney?
- Margie B. Silva is the District Attorney of San Patricio County, Texas.
- Who is the San Patricio County District Clerk?
- Heather Marks is the District Clerk of San Patricio County, Texas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the San Patricio County Tax Assessor-Collector?
- Marcela Thormaehlen is the Tax Assessor-Collector of San Patricio County, Texas.
- Who are the San Patricio County commissioners?
- David R. Krebs (County Judge); William Ski Zagorski Sr. (Precinct 1); Thomas Yardley (Precinct 2); Ruben Gonzales (Precinct 3); Howard Gillespie (Precinct 4).
- What is the population of San Patricio County?
- About 70,181 people, with a median age of 37; the median household income is $69,704 and 14.8% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in San Patricio County?
- 5.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 1,645 people unemployed in a labor force of 32,960, against 5.4% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in San Patricio County?
- 34 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 12 municipal, 7 school district and 14 special district governments.
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