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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $315 / year
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Mar 4, 2026 - Apr 2, 2026
- Positions: Howard County TreasurerHoward County Constable - Precinct 3Howard County Constable - Precinct 1Howard County District ClerkHoward County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 1, Place 1...
Job description
The County Constable is the executive enforcement branch of the county justice courts. County Constables are peace officers responsible for law enforcement and also serve legal documents like restraining orders and warrants.
Eligibility requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Texas for one year, a resident of the district from which elected for 6 months prior to the filing deadline, and a registered voter in the area from which elected
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 300 Main Street, Room 104 P. O. Box 1468 Big Spring, Texas 79721; Contact County Clerk for party address
Filing phone number: 432-264-2213; Contact County Clerk for party phone number
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: $375 filing fee. Petition signature requirements for Party candidates: Whichever is lesser, 500 signatures or 2% of the total vote received in the district, county, or precinct, as applicable, by all candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial general election, unless that number is under 50, in which case the required number of signatures is the lesser of: 50 or 20% of that total vote. Independent candidates: Whichever is lesser, 500 signatures or 5% of the total vote received in the district, county, or precinct, as applicable, by all candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial general election, unless that number is under 25, in which case the required number of signatures is the lesser of: 25 or 10% of that total vote.
FAQ
How often is County Constable elected?
The position of County Constable is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Howard County County, TX?
$375 filing fee. Petition signature requirements for Party candidates: Whichever is lesser, 500 signatures or 2% of the total vote received in the district, county, or precinct, as applicable, by all candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial general election, unless that number is under 50, in which case the required number of signatures is the lesser of: 50 or 20% of that total vote. Independent candidates: Whichever is lesser, 500 signatures or 5% of the total vote received in the district, county, or precinct, as applicable, by all candidates for governor in the most recent gubernatorial general election, unless that number is under 25, in which case the required number of signatures is the lesser of: 25 or 10% of that total vote.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
300 Main Street, Room 104 P. O. Box 1468 Big Spring, Texas 79721; Contact County Clerk for party address.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 432-264-2213; Contact County Clerk for party phone number.
How do I get started running for County Constable?
You can start running for County Constable by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Constable does not include a primary or runoff election.
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