City Secretary
Keeper of all official city records, prepares City Commission agendas and meetings, and issues official government certificates.

Public Information Request

Public Information Request

The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552), gives you the right to access government records. All government information is presumed to be available to the public, although certain exceptions may apply. Governmental bodies shall release requested information as promptly as possible unless the information is exempt from disclosure under the Public Information Act.

The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, do legal research, answer questions, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis.

​The Act is triggered when a person submits a written request to the Office of the City Secretary.  Upon receipt, the City will begin processing your request in the order received.

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2025 Municipal Elections

2025 Municipal Elections

Electing Mayor, City Commission Places 2 and 3 will be elected on May 3, 2025, to be held in San Juan, Texas. Below is essential information for voters and candidates:

Important 2025 Election Dates

  • May 3, 2025 – Uniform Election Date
  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot
  • Friday, February 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. – Last Day to File for Place on the General Election Ballot
  • Monday, April 21, 2025 – First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
  • Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot

Prospective candidates must submit their application by February 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to be eligible.

Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on Ballot

Candidate Requirements

A detailed list of eligibility requirements for the 2025 Municipal Election can be found in the Candidate Packet, which can be found below.

List of Requirements
  1. Must be a citizen of the United States.
  2. Must be 21 years of age or older.
  3. Must be a qualified voter of the City of San Juan.
  4. Must have resided continuously in this state and in the City for twelve (12) months preceding the date of the deadline for filing for office. After being elected City Commission member shall maintain residence while serving in the Commission.
  5. Must file an Application for a Place on a Ballot. (can be found below)
  6. Must designate a Campaign Treasurer.
  7. Must NOT have been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgement of court.
  8. Must NOT have been convicted of a felony for which he/she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.

Download Candidate Requirements

Place on the Ballot

APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT NOTICE

NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT

H.B. 305 Notice

H.B. 305 Notice

The Texas State Legislature passed House Bill 305 on June 14, 2019, and it became effective on September 1, 2019. The bill requires that a political subdivision, with the authority to impose a tax that at any time on or after January 1, 2019, maintained a publicly accessible Internet website, shall include certain information, including information regarding upcoming elections, on that website pursuant to the effective date.

Charter & Ordinances

Charter & Ordinances

The City of San Juan Code and Charter are maintained online by Franklin Legal Publishing

Please direct any comments about the code interpretation to the San Juan City Secretary, Brenda Escalante at bescalante@sjtx.us or call (956) 223-2200

View City Charter & Ordinances

Vital Statistics

Vital Statistics

The Office of the City Secretary maintains records of birth, death, and fetal deaths that occur within the City limits of San Juan, Texas.

If you were born outside the City limits of San Juan you must obtain your long-form birth certificate (Certified Copy) from the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office.

The Office of the City Secretary Vital Statistics Division is open for walk-ins at the following times:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

How to Apply?

In person:
Visit the City Secretary’s Office - 512 S. Nebraska Ave. San Juan, Texas 78589

By Mail:
You may request the certificate by doing the following:

  • Completely fill out the birth/death application
  • Have the application sworn by a notary public
  • Include a copy of:
    • Your photo ID
    • Proof of relationship
    • Money order (no personal checks) payable to City of San Juan.

You must then mail completed application and required ID(s), documents and money order to:
City of San Juan
City Secretary’s Office – Vital Records
512 S. Nebraska Ave. San Juan, Texas 78589

2025 Campaign Finance Reports

2025 Campaign Finance Reports

This where a table of the campaign finance reports would go, until that is prepared, this list will suffice.

Mario Garza, Mayor

  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report
  • July Semi-Annual Report
  • January Semi-Annual Report

Marco "Markie" Villegas, Mayor Pro-Tempore (Pl.4)

  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report
  • July Semi-Annual Report
  • January Semi-Annual Report

Mario Cantu, Commissioner Pl. 2

  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report
  • July Semi-Annual Report

Gilbert Garza, Commissioner Pl. 3

  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report
  • July Semi-Annual Report
  • 2025 Runoff Election 8th Day Report

Jesus “Jesus” Ramirez, Commissioner Pl. 5

  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report
  • July Semi-Annual Report
  • January Semi-Annual Report

Adina “Dina” Santillan, Commissioner Pl. 3

  • July Semi-Annual Report
  • January Semi-Annual Report
  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Runoff Election 8th Day Report

Ernesto “Coach” Guajardo, Mayor

  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report

Ernesto “Coach” Guajardo, Commissioner Pl. 2

  • July Semi-Annual Report
  • January Semi-Annual Report

Marta Santa Maria, Commissioner Pl. 2

  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report

Jaime Castillo, Commissioner Pl. 3

  • 2025 Election 30th Day Report
  • 2025 Election 8th Day Report
  • 2025 Runoff Election 8th Day Report

Where to Vote

Where to Vote

Polling Locations

North Fire Department

2301 N Raul Longoria Rd, San Juan, Texas 78589

San Juan Memorial Library

1010 Standard St., San Juan Texas, 78589

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