Prairie View – A candidate running for mayor in Prairie View is facing questions about how he described his occupation on official ballot paperwork.
Records obtained by KPRC 2 show Nathan Gene Alexander III listed his occupation as “lawyer” on his campaign application.
However, when we checked State Bar of Texas records, Alexander was not listed.
An assistant with Alexander’s campaign confirmed with KPRC 2 he is not licensed with the bar but said he is not in any “legal jeopardy.”
When asked for further clarification, the campaign declined to answer additional questions and directed inquiries to be submitted formally via email.
Under Texas law, individuals must pass the state bar exam to be licensed to practice law and to be considered an attorney by the State Bar of Texas.
On Alexander’s campaign website, it states, “he is not a licensed Attorney" and is “currently preparing to sit the July 2026 Texas Bar Exam.”
However, in his campaign video he states he is a former Prairie View City Council Member, a lawyer and a community advocate.
Under Texas Penal Code Section 38.122, it is a crime to falsely hold oneself out as a lawyer unless licensed to practice law in the state.
KPRC 2 shared the recorded phone call with Prairie View Mayor Ron Leverett, who said he is confident the voice of the so-called “assistant” is actually Alexander himself.
“100 percent. This is Mr. Alexander,” Mayor Leverett said.
Mayor Leverett, who said he previously worked with Alexander during his time as a Prairie View city council member, said the situation raises concerns about how the candidate is presenting himself to voters.
“It’s really concerning to me because first of all I remember him being the on the City Council and I remember when he was walking out,” said Mayor Leverett.
Leverett added that decisions like this could have long-term consequences—especially for someone trying to build a career in the legal field.
“I would hate for him to represent me in court,” he said.
Questions about background and residency
Leverett also raised broader concerns about Alexander’s background and ties to the city.
According to Leverett, Alexander previously served on city council but had a controversial tenure, at times walking out of meetings and contributing to disruptions in city business.
KPRC 2 also visited the address listed on Alexander’s campaign application. A neighbor told us no one has lived in the unit since 2020.
Mayor Leverett said he is unsure where Alexander currently lives.
“This young man doesn’t have any property in the city of Prairie View. He doesn’t pay school taxes. He doesn’t pay county taxes,” said Mayor Leverett.
The general election is on May 2.