Achievements and awards

Albert’s record is a testament to his dedication and commitment to serving Bexar County. Citizens can trust in his exceptional expertise and many years of experience.

Best in Category 2020 National Achievement Award

Best-in-Nation: Awarded by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for his Special Investigative Unit (SIU) designed to combat Auto Theft and Vehicle Title Fraud.

National Achievement Awards

Consistent Excellence: Received awards from NACo in 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Best Practices Award

Statewide Recognition: Earned award for 10-Month Payment Plan from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

Performance Quality Recognition Award

Quality Performance: Only county in Texas to receive awards from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) in both 2022 and 2021.

Most Property Tax Plans

Innovation: Implemented the MOST PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT PLANS of any Tax Office in the 254 Counties in Texas.

10-Month Payment Plan

Uniqueness: Created the ONLY 10-Month Payment Plan in Texas for Senior Citizens, Disabled Citizens, and Disabled Veterans.

Incorporated “HAF GRANT PROGRAM”

Going Beyond: Made “HAF GRANT PROGRAM” part of Tax Assessor- Collector’s Operations, delivering significant assistance to Bexar County Families affected by COVID.

Constructed First Ever Drive-thru

Enhanced Service: Constructed Bexar County’s FIRST EVER DRIVE-THRU, greatly improving customer convenience.

Outstanding Nominee

Quality Recognition: Nominated twice for TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR OF THE YEAR by the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Assn of Texas (TACA).

Top Honors

High Achievement: Nominated for the 2020 MARILYN ALBERT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, the Texas Assn of Assessing Officers’ (TAAO) highest honor

National Leadership

National Position: Appointed VICE-CHAIR OF THE FISCAL POLICY AND PENSIONS SUBCOMMITTEE FOR NACo, representing over 3000 County Governments in the United States.

Committee Member

National Member: Appointed to NACO NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF FINANCE, PENSIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
(FPIGA) STEERING COMMITTEE.

Board Member

Leadership: Elected to the Tax Assessor-Collectors Assn of Texas BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

High Citizen Approval

Quality Recognition: Uresti’s administration has consistently received a 90% OR HIGHER SATISFIED OR VERY SATISFIED RATING by Bexar County Citizens.

Enhanced Services

Improvement: EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS, CREATED FASTER SHORTER LINES, and improved the overall customer experience.

Business-Friendly

Economic Improvements: IMPROVED
BUSINESS OPERATIONS by collaborating with high-volume customers like Auto Dealers and Auto Title Services.

Lower Fees

Customer Savings: Negotiated lower customer fees for debit and credit card transactions, including FREE ONLINE CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS.

National Achievement Awards

Received awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

Most Property Tax Payment Plans

Implemented the MOST PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT PLANS of any of the 254 Counties in Texas.

10-Month Payment Plan

Created the ONLY 10-Month Payment Plan in Texas the state for Senior Citizens, Disabled Citizens, and & Disabled Veterans.

Incorporated “HAF GRANT PROGRAM”

Made “HAF GRANT PROGRAM” part of Tax Assessor-Collector’s Operations, delivering significant assistance to Bexar County Families affected by COVID.
Helped bring $85,000,000 in Tax & Mortgage assistance from HAF Grant Program to Bexar County families affected by COVID.

High Citizen Approval

Service Quality Recognition: Uresti’s administration Consistently received a 90% or Higher SATISFIED OR VERY SATISFIED RATING by Bexar County Citizens.

Enhance Services

Improvements: EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS, CREATED FASTER SHORTER LINES, and installed comfortable seating and take-a-number (queuing) systems.

Lower Fees

Operation Economic Improvements: Negotiated lowest customer fees for debit and credit card transactions, including FREE ONLINE CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS.

Dedication, Commitment, and Integrity

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