Lone Star Mayor Resigns After Missing 3 Council Meetings

The mayor of Lone Star, Texas, is leaving office after missing three consecutive regularly scheduled City Council meetings, creating a vacancy that will require a special election.

Mayor Brianna McClain announced her decision this week after missing her third consecutive meeting Tuesday. McClain said the demands of balancing her career and family responsibilities made it difficult to continue serving as mayor.

Why the Lone Star Mayor Is Leaving Office

McClain announced her decision in a message to Lone Star residents, explaining that her third consecutive absence would trigger a vacancy under Texas law.

According to the Texas Local Government Code, a member of a governing body who misses three consecutive regular meetings is considered to have vacated the office unless the person is sick or has obtained a leave of absence at a regular meeting.

McClain was elected mayor of Lone Star in May 2025. She said she had been working to balance her responsibilities as mayor with her career and family, but ultimately could no longer maintain the demanding schedule.

Lone Star Will Need a Special Election

McClain's departure creates an unusual situation for the city because two seats will now be vacant at the same time. Because of the vacancies, Lone Star will need to hold a special election rather than simply appointing replacements.

The former mayor said the city will work with the county elections administrator to determine a date for the special election and establish a budget for the election.

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Lone Star Residents Could Have a Chance to Run

McClain also encouraged Lone Star residents to consider running for office. She noted that recent elections in the city have been uncontested, potentially giving local residents an opportunity to become more involved in the community and local government.

As more information becomes available about the special election, we'll keep you updated.