City Executive-Mayor in League City, Shelby County, Texas

A. No person shall be elected or hold office of Mayor or Council Member unless that person is (1) a citizen of the United States, (2) a resident of League City for one year preceding such election, and (3) at least 21 years of age. B. No person shall be a candidate for any Council Position who is presently serving a second consecutive full term as a Council Member of the City. C. No person shall be a candidate for Mayor who is presently serving a second consecutive full term as the Mayor of the City. D. If a Council Member or the Mayor whose term of office exceeds two (2) years announces his or her candidacy or becomes a candidate for any elected office other than the office then held, at any time when the unexpired term of the office then held by such person shall exceed one (1) year, then such announcement or candidacy shall constitute an automatic resignation of the office then held.

Any qualified person who desires to become a candidate for election to a position as Councilman or for Mayor shall file with the City Secretary at least thirty (30) days prior to the election day an application for his/her name to appear on the ballot. Such application shall clearly designate the position on the Council to which the candidate seeks election and shall contain a sworn statement by the candidate that he/she is fully qualified under the Laws of Texas and the provisions of the city charter to hold the office he seeks. Nothing herein shall prohibit the City Council from requiring a filing fee of candidates for election.

Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.