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How to Run for City Municipal Court of Appeals Judge in El Paso, TX

A nonpartisan guide to City Municipal Court of Appeals Judge in El Paso. Learn the requirements to run for office near you.
Last election
November 5, 2024

About City Municipal Court of Appeals Judge

About this position

The Local Court of Appeals Judge is responsible for hearing cases in that have been decided by lower courts. Judges in the Court of Appeals will hear cases if the fine assessed against the defendant exceeds $100 and the judgment is affirmed by the appellate court; or the sole issue is the constitutionality of the statute or ordinance on which a conviction is based.
Office level
City
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Commitment level
Part Time
Affiliation
Nonpartisan

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for City Municipal Court of Appeals Judge

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Candidates for Municipal Judge shall have been an El Paso City residents for the 12 months next preceding the election, licensed to practice law in Texas, and at least 21 years of age.

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    An application and filing fee must be submitted to the City Secretary. Filing Fee is $250; In lieu of the payment of a filing fee, any person qualified for an elective office may become a candidate by petition of 25 qualified voters who are eligible to vote for that candidate or one-half of one percent of the total vote received in the territory from which the office is elected by all candidates for mayor in the most recent mayoral general election.
    Filing period
    January 30, 2024 - August 19, 2024
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the office of the county party chair; Independent candidates must submit paperwork to the county judge's office.
    Where to file
    300 N. Campbell El Paso, Texas 79901
    Filing phone
    (915) 212-0000
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