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.
The mayor and each commissioner shall be citizens of the United States and resident citizens of the City of Weslaco and have the qualifications of electors therein. The mayor, commissioners and other officers and employees shall not be indebted of the city and shall not hold any other public office of emolument. Any officer or employee of the city who shall cease to possess any of the qualifications herein required shall forthwith forfeit his office. Any violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor and on conviction for such violation, such office or employment shall be forfeited.
Filing Requirements
Candidates must file an application for place on the ballot (this can be found on the Texas Secretary of State website) with the city secretary
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.