How often is City Legislature elected?

The position of City Legislature is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?

Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation on the ballot.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Texas?

No signature requirement or filing fee.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.

Where is the filing office?

900 Bagby St, Rm. P101, Houston, TX 77002

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 832-393-1100.

How do I get started running for City Legislature?

You can start running for City Legislature 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 City Legislature does not include a primary or runoff election.

City Legislature in Houston, Harris County, Texas

About 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.

Office level: City
Election frequency: Every 4 years
Affiliation: Nonpartisan
Positions: 1 open seat

Election type

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

How to run for City Legislature

Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
must be 18-years-old, have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months immediately preceding the following date, a united states citizen who has not been finally determined mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court with probate jurisdiction nor been finally convicted of a felony from which the candidate has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities
Step 2
File for office
Filing requirements
No signature requirement or filing fee.
Filing period
July 17, 2027 - August 16, 2027
Paperwork instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
Where to file
900 Bagby St, Rm. P101, Houston, TX 77002
Filing phone
832-393-1100
Step 3
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Alejandra SalinasPosition 4 (At Large)
Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027
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