About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Typical salary
- $11,718
- 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 Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Qualified elector in Texas, lived in the District for 12 months prior
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Any qualified person may have his name placed on the official ballot as a candidate for council member at any election held for the purpose of electing council members by filing with the city clerk, no later than the time provided by state law, a sworn application in the form provided by the State of Texas, and shall meet all the requirements set forth by the city charter and by state law as it may, from time to time, be amended.
- Filing period
- January 14, 2026 - February 13, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640
- Filing phone
- 409-983-8230
- Step 3
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Taylor GetwoodDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Carroll "Cal" Joseph JonesDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Warren PenaDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Kaala JacobsDistrict 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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