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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: May 3, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 6 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Tarrant County Community College District Board - District 4Tarrant County Community College District Board - District 6Tarrant County Community College District Board - District 7Tarrant County Community College District Board - District 5Texas District Court Judge - District 348...
Job description
The Local Higher Education Board or Community College Board is responsible for approving projects on new units of instruction and public service, determining new standards for curriculum and administration, and developing procedures for transfer.
Eligibility requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be at least 18 years of age // Must not have been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be: (A) totally mentally incapacitated; or (B) partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote // Must not have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities // Must have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months prior to the filing deadline
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Filing phone number: 817-515-5100
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Secretary of the District Board's office.
Filing requirements: No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
FAQ
How often is Local Higher Education Board-Community College Board elected?
The position of Local Higher Education Board-Community College Board is typically elected every 6 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Tarrant County, TX?
No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of the District Board's office.
Where is the filing office?
1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 817-515-5100.
How do I get started running for Local Higher Education Board-Community College Board?
You can start running for Local Higher Education Board-Community College Board 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 Local Higher Education Board-Community College Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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