Mayor Pro-Tem, Rio Grande City, Texas

City Comissioner, Rio Grande City, Texas

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Texas, District 15, 2016

Mayor, City of Rio Grande City, 2008-2015

Alderman, City of Rio Grande City, 2001-2008

No caucus information on file.

Co-Owner, Grande Butane Company, Incorporated, 1990-present

Economic Development President, Rio Grande City, Texas

City Manager, Rio Grande City, Texas

Rio Grande City Interim City Manager, Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation, 2005-2014

President, Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation, 2005-2014

Rancher, El Barroso Ranch, 1983-2000

Volunteer, American Cancer Society

Volunteer, American Diabetes Association

Volunteer, Relay for Life

Member, Rio Grande City Jaycees

Legislative Chair, Texas Association of Mexican American Chamber of Commerce, 2014-2015

Founding Member, Rio Grande City Lighted Christmas Parade Committee, 1999-2014

Board Member, Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Solutions, 2007-2013

President, South Texas Development Council, 2013

Vice-President, South Texas Development Council, 2012

Advisory Board Member, Rio Grande City Independent Sschool District Safe and Drug Free Schools Advisory Board, 2007-2011

Secretary, South Texas Development Council, 2011

Founding Member, Starr County American Cancer Society, 2008-2011

Member, South Texas Development Council, 2010

Chairman, Starr County Relay for Life, 2009-2010

President, Rio Grande City Jaycees, 1995-2001

Awards:

City of Hidalgo Walk of Fame, 2012

Current Car:

Republican Red Chevy Truck

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

September 17, 2012

Father's Name:

Basilio Villarreal

Father's Occupation:

First Mayor of Rio Grande City and local businessman

Favorite Actor/Actress:

John Wayne

Favorite Athlete:

Muhammad Ali

Favorite Author:

Ernest Hemingway

Favorite Book:

Old man and the sea & Horton hears a Who

Favorite Color:

Blue Green

Favorite Food:

Steak

Favorite Movie:

Rocky

Favorite Musician:

George Strait

Favorite President and Why:

Abraham Lincoln- President Lincoln reunited this Country after the Civil War using his wisdom, calm demeanor, and vision.

Favorite Quote:

"One hundred good intentions does not equal one kind act" -Ruben O. Villarreal

Favorite Sport:

Football

Favorite TV Shows:

Walking Dead & The Beverly Hillbillies

Favorite Type of Music:

Texas Country

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Paris

Favorite Websites:

www.twitter.com

First Car:

Ford Truck

First Job:

Janitor at the Family owned business

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Social media

Mother's Name:

Socorro R. Villarreal

Mother's Occupation:

Homemaker

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Touch millions of people's lives for betterment.

Names of Grandchildren:

Ruben Villarreal III

Number of Grandchildren:

1 Grandchild

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Ronald Reagan or Abraham Lincoln

Personal Hero and Why:

My father- he lived a life of community service, family, and business. His wisdom guides me through life's many challenges.

Pets (include names):

Pug - "Howdy";
Pug- "Partner"

Priority Issues:

Border Security, Veterans Issues, Small Government over Big Government, decrease taxes, careful fiscal management, Energy, Mobility & Transportation, Limit regulations on business, Empower people to improve their lives vs entitlements, REPEAL OBAMACARE and create a healthcare model that better fits the needs of Americans.

Publications:

I read everything online.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I want to touch and improve the lives of a million people. Through my experience as Mayor I discovered the inner fulfillment of helping people through simple things like a glass of water, a park to play in, or a place to read a book. I want to take this same philosophy and apply it to the Federal Government. It's about people. We need to get back to that.

Spouse's Occupation:

Small business owner- Public Relations Firm