About City Commission
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Commission
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age // Must be a registered voter of the city // Must have resided in Texas for 12 months prior to the filing deadline and in the city for six months prior to the filing deadline // Must not be indebted to the city // Must not be a stockholder or director in any public service corporation having a standing contract with the city government
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- January 13, 2027 - February 12, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 401 N Sam Houston Boulevard, San Benito, TX 78586
- Filing phone
- 956-361-3800
- Step 3
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