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 vote
AGAINST
VIA will continue in Converse.
Converse would remain within the VIA service area and transit service within the city would continue. Converse would not withdraw from the VIA service system.
If voters vote
FOR
VIA will be discontinued in Converse.
Converse would withdraw from the VIA service system. Service would be discontinued following the legally required withdrawal process.
Source: VIA’s official Converse election information · September 29, 2026.
02 / Service today
Local service. Regional connections.
Bus service
Regional Network Access
Three regularly scheduled bus routes serve Converse, with service frequencies ranging from approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
37 stops within city limits, including 23 sheltered stops.
Approximately 76,000 bus service boardings each year, or about 208 per day.
VIAtrans
14,384 trips in FY 2025
Paratransit service for eligible riders with disabilities who cannot use regular bus service. There are 272 active VIAtrans clients in Converse.
Service hours are 4 a.m. to midnight. Trips can be booked 1 to 4 days in advance through the VIAtrans app, online portal or (210) 362-5050.
Precinct 4 VIA Link
On demand
VIA Link operates service to the Bexar County Precinct 4 Office in Converse and connects the facility to VIA’s broader transit network.
Source: VIA Converse information · September 29, 2026.
03 / The withdrawal process
Service and the financial obligation
Service after withdrawal
If the measure to discontinue VIA service were approved, bus services, VIAtrans service and Precinct 4 VIA Link service would be discontinued in Converse.
VIA service within Converse would cease after the vote is canvassed by the Converse City Council. Service would be discontinued following the legally required withdrawal process.
For current service information, use VIA’s official Converse page.
The sales tax obligation
The State of Texas would continue to collect the ½-cent sales tax that supports VIA services until the City of Converse’s financial obligation of at least $12,884,652 is satisfied.
The final City of Converse net financial obligation will be calculated based on the effective date of withdrawal, as required by Texas Transportation Code §451.611.
04 / Questions and information
A few practical questions
Why is this issue on the ballot?
The Converse City Council called an election to ask voters whether the City of Converse should continue to use VIA services. The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Would VIAtrans service be affected?
Yes. If Converse withdraws from the VIA service area, VIAtrans service within Converse would cease. Converse would not be within VIA’s service area.
Where can I find the official election information?
viainfo.net/converse provides the ballot language, service information and explanations of the outcomes. For questions about VIA service in Converse, email [email protected].
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
