Mayor & Council

There are several ways residents may reach out to Council!

  • In Person: Every Council Meeting has a "Citizens to be Heard" section where residents may sign up to speak to City Council during the public meeting. A sign-up sheet is provided at every meeting, and speakers shall sign up to speak in advance, typically up until the start of the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Should you have any questions about this process, find the City Clerk at the meeting or contact them at cityclerk@uctx.gov 
  • Email or Phone: All emails and phone numbers are listed below next to the Councilmembers' pictures. These are accessible to councilmembers 24/7. 
  • Letter/Mail: The mailing address of all councilmembers is as follows
Attn: Councilmember Name
City of Universal City
2150 Universal City Blvd.
Universal City, TX 78148


The City of Universal City, Texas, was incorporated in 1960 and adopted its home rule charter in 1972, becoming a council-manager form of government. The city council includes the mayor and six councilmembers.

Election and Term of Office

The mayor is elected for a two-year term by majority vote in even-numbered years. Council members are elected at-large, for two-year staggered terms, with three council members elected in even numbered years and the remaining three elected in odd years. A general election is conducted each May for these city officials.

Compensation

Council members do not receive a salary. Rather, the mayor receives $40 per month for expense reimbursement, while council members receive $30 per month. No council member can hold any other city office or be eligible for city employment during the term for which he/she was elected.

Council Authority

All powers of the city are exercised in the manner prescribed by the city charter, as amended, and city council has the authority to enact local legislation, adopt a city budget, determine policies and appoint a city manager. Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

Mayoral & Mayor Pro Tem Duties

The mayor is the presiding officer of council and is recognized as head of the city government for all legislative and ceremonial purposes, and by the governor for purposes of military or martial law. During council meetings, the mayor shall vote only when necessary to break a tied vote.

The council elects a mayor pro tem who serves for a year. The mayor pro tem acts as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor.