About City Commission
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $10 per meeting
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- 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
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.
- Step 2
File for office
- 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
- Filing period
- July 17, 2027 - August 16, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 255 S. Kansas Ave. Weslaco, Texas 78596
- Filing phone
- 956-968-3181
- Step 3
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