Patrick Von Dohlen
Republican · TX
Patrick Von Dohlen is a financial adviser of more than 28 years and a conservative activist who runs the San Antonio Family Association PAC. A Goliad native and father of nine, he has sought San Antonio City Council seats three times.
Where Patrick Von Dohlen stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Opposes
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 oppose
Helped bring a court challenge in October 2023 to stop San Antonio's Reproductive Justice Fund from paying for abortion-related services. The San Antonio Family Association, which he co-founded, filed the suit and argued that spending city money to help residents get abortions in other states breaks Texas law.
October 19, 2023Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: tpr.org
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
In October 2012, Patrick Von Dohlen publicly campaigned against San Antonio's proposed Pre-K 4 SA sales-tax program, arguing that families should receive more provider choice and parental control.
October 30, 2012Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: tpr.org
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 oppose
In October 2012, Patrick Von Dohlen publicly campaigned against San Antonio's proposed Pre-K 4 SA sales-tax program, arguing that families should receive more provider choice and parental control.
October 30, 2012Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: tpr.org
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Runs the San Antonio Family Association PAC, a social-conservative advocacy organization, alongside a financial-advising career of more than 28 years.
December 9, 2025
Source: sanantonioreport.org
On May 21, 2025, Patrick Von Dohlen registered support for Texas SB 33, legislation prohibiting governmental assistance for abortion travel.
May 21, 2025
Source: lrl.texas.gov
On April 22, 2025, Patrick Von Dohlen submitted written public comment to the Texas House in support of HB 2197, urging legal protection of prenatal life and accountability for abortion.
April 22, 2025
Source: capitol.texas.gov
Helped bring a court challenge in October 2023 to stop San Antonio's Reproductive Justice Fund from paying for abortion-related services. The San Antonio Family Association, which he co-founded, filed the suit and argued that spending city money to help residents get abortions in other states breaks Texas law.
October 19, 2023
Source: tpr.org
On September 26, 2019, Patrick Von Dohlen and four co-plaintiffs sued San Antonio over its airport concession decision involving Chick-fil-A, invoking Texas's newly effective religious-organization anti-retaliation law.
September 26, 2019
Source: law.justia.com
Past race Patrick Von Dohlen ran in:
- County Judge · November 3, 2026 · Bexar County, Texas