Albert Uresti, Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, will be sworn in Friday, December 27, 2024, at 4:45 PM at his downtown Tax Office in the Vista Verde Bldg, 233 N. Pecos La Trinidad. Judge Ron Rangel will administer the oath of office for Uresti, and Pastor Jimmy Robles will deliver the blessing and invocation.

“Let me begin by saying that I am honored to have been elected to a fourth term, with over 82% of the vote, as Bexar County’s Tax Assessor-Collector. I am also very proud of the many things we have accomplished during our first twelve years,” said Albert Uresti, Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector.

Some of the improvements made during Uresti’s first three terms include improved customer service, shorter faster lines, newly installed seating, and a queuing number calling system.
Uresti is also proud of how the Tax Assessor-Collector’s office has become more accessible, responsive, efficient, and customer-oriented. Other improvements include online payments and making their website and phone system more user-friendly.

“Bexar County offers the most property tax payment plans in the State of Texas, including the only 10-Month Payment Plan in the State of Texas for senior citizens, disabled citizens, and disabled veterans. We are very proud to have received a Best Practices Award from the Texas Association of Counties for this program, as well as a National Award from the National Assn of Counties. This is one of five National Awards our Office has received,” stated Albert Uresti.

Automatic deductions, low credit card and debit card transaction fees, free checking and savings transactions, increased hours of operation, and aggressive outreach programs are also some of the other Tax Office accomplishments.

“One of our major accomplishments was being the only Tax Office out of the 254 Counties in Texas that incorporated the HAF Grant Program into its operations, which helped families affected by COVID. Bexar County was #1 in the State in Property Tax Assistance, Families Served, and Utility Assistance. We were also #2 in mortgage assistance.
Assistance. We were also #2 in mortgage assistance.