Election Information
Next General Election – May 12, 2012
For Mayor and Two Commissioners
Candidate Qualifications
For Type C General Law City (Texas Election Code, Section 141.001)
Residence – 1 year in state and 6 months in city prior to filing deadline
Age – 18 or older
Not required to be a registered voter
Filing Dates for Application for a Place on the Ballot
The first day a candidate may file for a place on the ballot is February 4, 2012.
To file as a candidate, a completed, notarized application must be filed with the City Secretary by 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012.
Forms
Application for a place on the ballot and Instructions (English/Spanish) - Download
Campaign Treasurer Appointment Instructions - Download
Campaign Treasurer Appointment Form - Download
Code of Fair Campaign Practices - Download
Candidate Information Packets
Available at City Hall after filing application
For Additional Candidate Forms and Information please visit
www.ethics.state.tx.us
For Election Laws and Information please visit
www.sos.state.tx.us
May 12, 2012 City Election Calendar |
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May 12, 2012 – Limited Uniform Election Date |
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| Authority conducting elections | *Local political subdivisions other than counties |
(NEW LAW: County-ordered elections may not be held on this date. County Election Officials may but is not required to contract to provide election services to political subdivisions.) |
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First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for cities and schools ONLY) (filing deadline for other political subdivisions may vary)* |
February 4, 2012 (Even though the first day to file falls on a Saturday, this does not require the filing authority to hold weekend office hours to receive candidate applications.) |
Last Day to File for Place on Ballot, if regular filing deadline* |
March 5, 2012 (NEW LAW: 71st day before election day; falls on state holiday March 2, 2012; moves to Monday, which is next business day after statutory deadline) ***March 16, 2012 (see note below relating to four-year terms) |
| Last Day to Order General Election (or Special Election on a Measure)* | March 5, 2012 (NEW LAW: 71st day before election day; falls on state holiday March 2, 2012; moves to Monday, which is next business day after statutory deadline) |
| First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | March 13, 2012 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | April 12, 2012 |
| First Day of Early Voting | April 30, 2012 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | May 4, 2012 (Friday, which is first preceding business day before statutory deadline) |
| Last Day of Early Voting | May 8, 2012 |