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City Legislature in Temple, Bell County, Texas
- Election date
- May 2, 2026
- Filing deadline
- January 14, 2026 - February 13, 2026
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City Legislature
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Position Details
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 3 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a Texas resident for at least 1 year, a city resident for at least 6 months, and a registered voter in the city.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $100; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 25 or 0.5% of voters at previous election, whichever is greater.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
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