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How to Run for City Municipal Judge in Donna, TX

A nonpartisan guide to City Municipal Judge in Donna. Learn the requirements to run for office near you.
Last election
November 3, 2020

About City Municipal Judge

About this position

Municipal courts have original and exclusive jurisdiction over criminal violations of certain municipal ordinances and airport board rules, orders, or resolutions that do not exceed $2,500 in some instances and $500 in others. Municipal courts also have concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in certain misdemeanor criminal cases.
Office level
City
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Typical salary
$50/year
Commitment level
Part Time
Affiliation
Nonpartisan

Election type

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

How to run for City Municipal Judge

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Candidate must have resided within the State of Texas for a period of twelve months and within the City for not less than six months next preceding his election. A member of the Council ceasing to reside in the City during the term for which he was elected shall immediately forfeit his office.

  2. File Text
    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Any qualified person who desires to become a candidate for election to a place on the Council shall file with the City Clerk at least 30 days prior to the election day, an application for his name to appear on the ballot. Such application shall clearly designate by number the place on the Council to which the candidate seeks election and shall contain a sworn statement by the candidate that he is fully qualified under the laws of Texas and the provisions of the city charter to hold the office he seeks.
    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
    307 S. 12th St. Donna, Texas 78537-3337
    Filing phone
    (956) 464-6917
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