EDWARDS COUNTY, TEXAS REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY JUDGE
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REGIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE

Showing up.
Working together.

A closer look at Souli’s service with the Concho Valley Council of Governments, Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART), and Hill Country MHDD Centers.

CVCOG

Concho Valley Council of Governments

Representing Edwards County in regional decisions about public services, facilities, disaster recovery, and economic opportunity.

Prepared from Souli’s campaign-supplied service summary and the public records linked below. Regional projects reflect the work of the council, its staff, member governments, and funding partners.

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Concho Valley Council of Governments headquarters · San Angelo
Concho Valley Council of Governments headquarters · San Angelo. Campaign-supplied photograph.

  1. Edwards County representation

    Served on CVCOG’s Executive Committee, with his membership documented as early as 2013 and in later meeting records through 2025.

  2. Council leadership

    Served as vice chairman and was elected chairman for 2017. These officer roles added to his work representing Edwards County in regional policy decisions.

  3. A permanent regional headquarters

    Souli’s service summary identifies his work on the Building Committee supporting the acquisition and renovation of CVCOG’s headquarters at 5430 Link Road in San Angelo. CVCOG’s annual report documents a $2.2 million Economic Development Administration grant and a 44,000-square-foot facility.

  4. Executive leadership and accountability

    Souli reports serving on the Executive Director Hiring and Review Committee, helping hire and evaluate John Austin Stokes. On October 8, 2025, he made the successful motion to appoint Erin Hernandez as executive director.

  5. Studying new economic opportunities

    Souli reports supporting CVCOG’s Texas Space Commission award of up to $500,000 for a feasibility study across the 14-county region. The study examines possible inland launch locations and their environmental, technical, and economic suitability.

  6. Regional disaster recovery

    His service summary describes work with regional partners through winter freezes, the pandemic, and flooding. CVCOG’s report also documents a $400,000 EDA CARES recovery initiative supporting a disaster recovery coordinator and assistance to local governments and businesses.

  7. Aviation workforce training

    Souli reports supporting the regional effort behind Angelo State University’s aviation training facility. EDA awarded ASU $2 million and credited planning led by the Concho Valley Economic Development District. The facility opened in May 2025 to expand training for aviation careers.

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SWART · REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

Keeping Edwards County connected.

An original board member. More than 14 years of service. A continuing voice for the transportation needs of Edwards County.

Souli has represented Edwards County on the Southwest Area Regional Transit District Board of Directors since the district became a standalone organization in June 2012. He works alongside fellow board members and SWART leadership on the governance and policies that support rural mobility.

His original membership, former service as chairman, current service as vice chairman, and cumulative investment and economic-impact figures below are reported in an October 2, 2026 service summary supplied by SWART General Manager Sarah Hidalgo-Cook. SWART’s official governing-board page also lists him as Edwards County’s representative.

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  1. A voice from the beginning

    Served as an original member of SWART’s Board of Directors in June 2012 and continues to represent Edwards County. The board brings together the county judges of Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, and Zavala counties.

  2. Experienced board leadership

    SWART’s October 2026 summary identifies Souli’s past service as board chairman and current role as vice chairman. These roles support shared oversight, policy direction, and attention to the needs of rural residents.

  3. Regional transportation investments

    The summary reports more than $8 million invested throughout the region during his service in vehicles and capital equipment, facility rehabilitation, planning and consulting, feasibility studies, technology, and service expansion. These are accomplishments of SWART, its board, staff, and partners.

  4. Economic benefits close to home

    SWART reports more than $7 million in regional economic impact, including more than $125,000 in Edwards County. The investment and economic-impact figures describe SWART’s regional work; Edwards County’s grant awards are documented separately in the county grant summary.

  5. Connections to essential services

    The service summary describes Edwards County demand-response transportation and connections to Kerrville and other communities for essential services. SWART also supports local events, including transportation during Rocksprings’ annual Fourth of July celebration. Visit SWART for current routes, availability, and booking information.

  6. More ways to reach work and opportunity

    SWART’s regional mobility initiatives include the SWART Works vanpool partnership with Commute with Enterprise and the development of Arriba SWART on-demand microtransit. Program availability varies by location; consult the official SWART website for current options.

  7. Partners in Transit

    The nonprofit Partners in Transit, Inc. supports public transportation, mobility management, and greater self-sufficiency across the region. SWART’s public information identifies Souli among its governing-board members.

  8. National recognition for pandemic service

    On October 27, 2021, the Federal Transit Administration recognized SWART as one of six recipients of its national Connecting Rural Communities award. The announcement credits continued bus and paratransit service and steps that helped residents reach jobs, schools, and health care during the pandemic.

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MHDD

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers

A decade of board service supporting mental health care, disability services, financial oversight, and regional crisis-response planning.

Based on a September 24, 2026 service summary supplied by Landon Sturdivant, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hill Country MHDD Centers, with dated board minutes linked below. This list describes Souli’s historical board service from 2012 to 2022.

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Souli with regional public-service leaders at a Hill Country MHDD gathering
Souli with regional public-service leaders at a Hill Country MHDD gathering. Campaign-supplied photograph.

  1. Ten years on the Board of Trustees

    Served from 2012 to 2022, including vice-chair in 2020–2021 and chair in 2021–2022. During this service he represented Edwards, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Schleicher, and Sutton counties.

  2. Leadership selection and supervision

    Participated in oversight of three chief executive officers and in hiring the latter two during his board tenure.

  3. Budgets and independent audits

    Participated in approving annual organizational budgets and reviewing and approving annual fiscal audits.

  4. Contracts for crisis care

    Participated in approval of operational contracts, including contracts concerning the Uvalde Regional Crisis Center and the Comal County Extended Observation Unit/Crisis Respite Unit.

  5. Hill Country MHDD Foundation

    Participated in establishing the Hill Country MHDD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.

  6. Community participation

    Participated in appointing members of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee and Community Advisory Council.

  7. Financial assistance and charity care

    Participated in approving board and organizational policies, including the Financial Assistance & Charity Care Policy.

  8. Understanding Uvalde’s needs

    Participated in initiating the Uvalde needs assessment to inform regional mental health planning.

  9. Supporting the workforce

    Participated in approval of financial incentives for Hill Country MHDD Centers staff.

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