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Bexar County outlines process to hire next county manager

Bexar County Commissioners Court has outlined its plan to review and select the next county manager. The process follows a unanimous Oct. 13 decision to begin accepting applications. Applications close Nov. 17.

Where
San Antonio, Bexar County
When
Oct. 13, 2026 (decision to accept applications); process ongoing as of Oct. 27, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

Does this affect you?

Coming up

  • Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Application deadline for Bexar County manager position2

Who's involved

  • Bexar County Commissioners Courtoutlining candidate review process
  • David Smithcurrent County Manager, serving as ex officio non-voting member of candidate review group
  • County judge-electserving as ex officio non-voting member of candidate review group

The facts

  • Bexar County Commissioners Court unanimously decided Oct. 13 to begin accepting county manager applications.2
  • Candidate review meetings will be posted and conducted under Texas Open Meetings Act.2
  • Review group will include participating Commissioners Court members, current manager David Smith, and county judge-elect as ex officio non-voting members.2
  • Applications for county manager close Nov. 17, 2026.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Bexar County County judge-elect's participation ensures a voice for the future of Bexar County is represented.2
  • San Antonio Express-News editorial Next county judge should be the leading voice in choosing the next county manager, not a non-voting participant.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • The next Bexar County judge should choose the next Bexar County manager

    San Antonio Express-News

  • Bexar County outlines review process for next county manager candidates

    KABB

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. The next Bexar County judge should choose the next Bexar County manager San Antonio Express-News Not rated, October 26, 2026
  2. Bexar County outlines review process for next county manager candidates KABB Not rated, October 27, 2026

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