About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- 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
Must be at least 18 years of age // Must have resided in Texas for at least 12 months immediately preceding the filing deadline and in the town for at least six months immediately preceding the filing deadline // Must be a registered voter of the city at the time of filing
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- January 13, 2027 - February 12, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 514 Voss Ave, Odem, TX 78370
- Filing phone
- 361-368-2831
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileBilly V. HuertaPlace 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027Has taken the People First Pledge
- View profileBecky VeltPlace 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027
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Isaac DominguezPlace 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027 - View profile
Jesse FalconPlace 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027 - View profileVirginia "Vicky" GarzaPlace 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2027
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