Alexander Villalobos, a candidate for Hays County Sheriff, is facing intense scrutiny as concerns mount about his business dealings, law enforcement background, and behavior captured in a 2023 video. These issues, linked to multiple business filings and further complicated by a background investigation into his law enforcement application, raise questions about Villalobos’ credibility, integrity, and fitness for the office he seeks.
The first issue surfaced in 2019, when Villalobos filed a document with the Texas Secretary of State listing his half-brother, Armando Villalobos, as the registered agent for a business in multiple filings from 2014 through the the time his business was voluntarily dissolved in late 2019.
Multiple times from 2014 through 2019 Villalobos signed to the following: I declare that the information in this document and any attachments is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, as of the date below, and that a copy of this report has been mailed to each person named in this report who is an officer, director or manager and who is not currently employed by this, or a related, corporation or limited liability company. As he listed Armando Villalobos as the registered agent.
During that period of time, Armando Villalobos was serving a federal prison sentence for racketeering, making him legally incapable of fulfilling the responsibilities of a registered agent, such as receiving legal documents on behalf of the business. What raised further concerns was the fact that the registered agent’s office was listed at a Dallas, Texas address. The filing sparked immediate questions about Alexander Villalobos’ judgment and whether he had intentionally misrepresented information to keep his business ventures operational despite legal hurdles.
In 2023, Villalobos appeared in a video with Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, which sparked additional concerns. In the video, meant to promote county initiatives, Judge Becerra refers to Villalobos as his Chief of Staff, a civilian role. However, Villalobos is seen carrying a firearm during the video, which suggested he was leveraging his non-paid deputy commission from Maverick County—a county located over 200 miles away on the U.S.-Mexico border—to present himself as a law enforcement officer. The video shows Villalobos alongside Judge Becerra in constitutional court, discussing auto insurance while visibly armed, creating the impression that he was serving in a law enforcement capacity in Hays County despite his actual role being administrative.
The inclusion of the firearm in the video raised red flags, with critics arguing that Villalobos was using his Maverick County status to inflate his credentials as he campaigned for sheriff. Given that Maverick County is far removed from Hays County, many questioned why Villalobos would need to rely on his status from such a distant jurisdiction. The video appears to be part of a broader strategy to present himself as an active law enforcement figure, despite the fact that his role as Chief of Staff did not require him to carry a weapon or exercise any law enforcement duties in Hays County.
The 2023 video has only added to the concerns raised by Villalobos’ 2022 law enforcement application, which recently came to light. According to the background investigation tied to this application, Villalobos had been disqualified from several law enforcement agencies for failing to disclose key information and failing polygraph tests. In 2018, Villalobos was permanently disqualified from the Westlake Police Department for discrepancies in his application. Later that year, he was disqualified from the Austin Police Department after failing to disclose that he was under investigation by Texas State University PD. In 2016, Villalobos was disqualified from the Texas Department of Public Safety after failing multiple polygraph exams related to allegations of deception.
The 2022 background investigation contained several unofficial findings, including concerns about Villalobos’ credibility. The investigation noted that Villalobos had failed to disclose key details during the application process, leading to concerns about his honesty and reliability. Internal memos suggested that Villalobos’ credibility issues could make it difficult for him to serve in any law enforcement role that required courtroom testimony. There were also rumors that he may be listed on a Brady List—a list of officers with credibility issues, which would severely impact his ability to perform his duties.
Villalobos’ actions in the 2023 video—appearing armed while serving in a civilian role—further complicate his situation. Critics argue that Villalobos was using the video and his Maverick County commission to obscure the negative findings from his 2022 law enforcement application. By presenting himself as an authoritative figure through his distant commission, some speculate that Villalobos was trying to sidestep the disqualifications and credibility issues from his past. The video, when combined with his questionable business practices, paints a complex picture of Villalobos’ candidacy for Hays County Sheriff.
As the election approaches, these revelations are likely to play a significant role in shaping public opinion. Voters are being asked to weigh Villalobos’ business ties, his questionable use of a distant law enforcement commission, and the findings from his 2022 background investigation against his fitness to serve as Hays County’s top law enforcement officer. His use of a firearm in a civilian role and the filing of legally questionable documents with the Secretary of State all raise concerns about his judgment and whether he possesses the transparency and accountability required for the position of sheriff.
With the combination of these issues, from the business dealings to the conduct in the 2023 video, the voters will have a lot to consider as Villalobos’ past continues to come under scrutiny.
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