Morgan was reelected in the May 2 election against Kelly Hall, who remained on the ballot after being declared ineligible by the city clerk April 9. City Council members Michelle Ly and Frank Ortega also won reelection after running unopposed for Place 1 and Place 4. The results remain unofficial until canvassed by the City Council.

The city said Hall’s name remained on the ballot because the deadline had passed to remove an ineligible candidate. If Hall had received a majority of votes, a special election would have been required to fill the office.

Hall’s eligibility issue centered on residency. Community Impact reported that a challenge submitted to the city claimed Hall’s March 3 Democratic primary application listed a Cedar Park address. The city later found Hall ineligible, saying he had sworn and attested to a Cedar Park address on one filing and a Round Rock address on his mayoral filing. Hall disputed the decision and said he had documentation supporting his Round Rock residency.

Hall’s political status remains unusual because he is also listed as the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 19. Transparency USA lists Hall as on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against incumbent Republican Rep. Ellen Troxclair. The same listing shows Hall advanced from the Democratic primary, while Troxclair advanced from the Republican primary.

Court filings involving Hall’s prior Texas State Guard service also surfaced during the campaign. In a Jan. 26, 2026, filing in Travis County’s 459th District Court, case D-1-GN-24-000896, defendants stated that on or about Aug. 28, 2022, then-Cpl. Kelly Hall informed SFC Jimmerson that he had “falsified orders and altered government documents” at another person’s request.

A separate Dec. 19, 2022, memorandum included in the court records states that Brig. Gen. Joe D. Cave concluded and supported the allegation that the plaintiff asked then-Cpl. Kelly Hall to alter or create fraudulent Operation Lone Star-Border Security orders. Hall was referenced in the filings but was not listed as a defendant in the civil case.

Voters also rejected Proposition A and Proposition B, both of which were placed on the ballot by petition. Proposition A would have amended the city charter to allow up to 12 privately owned, operated and funded freestanding, off-premise, double-faced electronic message centers along Interstate 35 and State Highway 45 within Round Rock and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The city said new billboards are otherwise prohibited by ordinance.

Proposition B would have required the Round Rock Fire Department to meet National Fire Protection Association 1710 staffing and response standards, with phased requirements beginning in 2027. The amendment also would have waived the city’s sovereign immunity, allowing lawsuits to enforce compliance.

Unofficial polling numbers reported by Community Impact showed Proposition A failing with 85.15% of voters opposed and 14.85% in favor. Proposition B also failed, with 68.96% opposed and 31.04% in favor.

The election results will become official after they are canvassed by the City Council. A swearing-in ceremony is expected later this month

John J. Gately
Republican Precinct Chair – Precinct 338
Williamson County Republican Party
Round Rock, Texas

According to the city, Hall previously swore in his application for the Democratic Primary that his permanent address had been in Cedar Park for four years as of December 1, 2025. However, in a separate application filed on February 4, 2026, to appear on the ballot for the mayoral race, Hall attested that his permanent address had been in Round Rock for one year and two months.

These conflicting statements have raised serious concerns about whether he meets the legal requirements to serve as mayor.

Despite this, Hall’s name is still expected to appear on the ballot for the May 2 election. However, the city has indicated that if he were to receive enough votes to win, a special election would likely be required to resolve the issue, an outcome that could come at additional cost to taxpayers.

This challenge to Hall’s eligibility was initiated by a group of six former city leaders, underscoring the significance of the concern.

As voters head to the polls, the situation presents a clear choice. Electing a candidate whose eligibility is under question could lead to uncertainty and additional expense for the community. For those seeking continuity and a proven track record, the current mayor, Craig Morgan, remains on the ballot.

Mayor Morgan has a proven track record that is visible to the public, and his leadership is well established. In contrast, Mr. Hall has not demonstrated comparable experience or trustworthiness. Several years ago, he admitted to forging a government document—an action documented in court records.

You don’t have to take my word for it. The court documents are available for public review, along with selected excerpts provided below. The case was filed in the 459th District Court under case number D-1-GN-24-000896. These records can be accessed in person at 1700 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, on the third floor. The documents were released to the public in early January 2026.

Round Rock deserves a leader with a proven record of integrity and service—not someone whose actions raise serious concerns about judgment and accountability. Claiming to be a whistleblower does not excuse wrongdoing. Mr. Hall has claimed that label, but one cannot claim to be a hero after setting the house on fire and then trying to save those inside. In this case, the facts show a different story—one where the individual created the problem and later attempted to shift the narrative.

Shifting the narrative is not leadership; it is a failure to take responsibility. At best, it reflects a hope that the truth will go unnoticed. Round Rock needs strong, dependable leadership at every level. Mr. Kelly Hall has not demonstrated that he can provide that leadership, nor has he shown the integrity required to take ownership of his actions.
 

A few screenshots from the court documents:

Click here to download the Original Court Document

Click here to download the Original Court Document with Yellow Highlights 

John J. Gately
Republican Precinct Chair – Precinct 338
Williamson County Republican Party
Round Rock, Texas