The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be at least 18 years of age // Must have resided in Texas for 12 continuous months and in the district for six continuous months // Must be registered to vote within the boundaries of the district at the time of filing // Must not be indebted to the city
Filing Requirements
Filing fee of $100. Petition signature requirement of 0.5% of the entire vote cast for mayor in the preceding mayoral election, or twenty-five (25), whichever is greater (signatures only required without fee).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.