The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be at least 18 years of age // Must be a qualified voter of the City of San Antonio by the last day of the application period // Must not have been determined mentally incapacitated by a final judgment of a court // Must not have been finally convicted of a felony (unless pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities) // Must have resided in Texas continuously for one year // have resided in San Antonio continuously for at least one year prior to filing
Filing Requirements
Filing fee of $100. Petition signature requirement of 0.5% of the entire vote cast for mayor in the preceding mayoral election, or twenty-five (25), whichever is greater (signatures only required without fee).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.