A message from Jon Gary Herrera · September 2026
VIA service in Converse.
The November 3 election.
The services available today, the regional connections they provide, and what the ballot asks voters to decide.
Getting to work, school or a medical appointment is part of daily life. As Converse residents consider the November 3 election, I want to make the information about VIA service clear and easy to find.
The decision belongs to Converse voters. Our role is to explain current service, the ballot language and the withdrawal process. These facts are brought together below.
01 / The decision
What the ballot asks
The special election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. The official ballot language is:
“Shall the VIA San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority Service be discontinued in the City of Converse, Texas?”
If voters answer the question
No
Official ballot choice: AGAINST
VIA service continues in Converse.
Converse remains in the VIA service area. The city does not withdraw from the VIA service system.
If voters answer the question
Yes
Official ballot choice: FOR
VIA service is discontinued in Converse.
Converse withdraws from the VIA service system through the legally required withdrawal process.
Source: VIA’s official Converse election information, checked September 22, 2026. See the service and financial explanations below.
02 / Service today
Local service. Regional connections.
Bus service
Regional Network Access
Routes 21, 502 and 632 serve Converse. Service runs approximately every 11–30 minutes; the schedule varies by route and time of day.
37 stops within city limits, including 23 sheltered stops.
Approximately 76,000 annual boardings. Boardings count bus entries, not individual people.
VIAtrans
14,384 trips in FY 2025
Paratransit for eligible riders with disabilities who cannot use regular bus service. There are 272 active VIAtrans clients in Converse.
Trips require reservations. Eligibility and service rules apply; VIAtrans is separate from fixed-route bus service.
Precinct 4 VIA Link
On demand
VIA Link serves the Bexar County Precinct 4 Office in Converse and connects that facility with the broader transit network.
City limits are not a VIA Link service-zone boundary. Confirm pickup and destination availability with VIA Link.
Service figures: VIA Converse information. Route numbers: supplied VIA GTFS feed.
03 / The withdrawal process
Service and the financial obligation
Service after withdrawal
Any service changes would follow the legally required withdrawal process after the City Council canvasses the vote.
For current service information and updates to that process, use VIA’s official Converse page.
The sales tax obligation
The financial obligation is at least $12,884,652. The State would continue collecting the ½-cent sales tax supporting VIA until the obligation is satisfied.
The final net financial obligation is calculated based on the effective withdrawal date under Texas Transportation Code §451.611. The published amount is not a final calculation for a future withdrawal date.
04 / Questions and information
A few practical questions
Does every destination have a direct bus from Converse?
No. Some trips require transfers. Check routes and schedules with VIA’s trip planner before travel.
Does the city boundary show VIA Link coverage?
No. It identifies Converse city limits only. The Precinct 4 Office has a VIA Link connection. City limits do not establish citywide on-demand coverage.
Where can I find the official election information?
viainfo.net/converse provides the ballot language, service information and explanations of the outcomes. Refer to that page for updates.
A closing note from Jon Gary
I know residents will have questions about their own trips. Please use the official Converse information and VIA’s trip-planning resources to check the details that matter to you. Thank you for taking the time to review the information.
Sincerely,
Jon Gary Herrera
President & CEO
