Running for Office

Dear Aspiring Candidate:

Congratulations on taking the first step in consideration of a position for public office with the City of Palmview. This coming year, the positions of Mayor and Councilmembers Places 2 and 4, respectively, will be elected in the City’s General Election to be held on May 2, 2026.

Your candidacy declaration entails the obligation to comply with certain applicable state statutes, charter provisions and local ordinances. To inform you of legal requirements of the State and City pertaining to elections and correlating important dates, the City Secretary has prepared a preliminary “Candidate’s Packet” which contains the necessary forms to file for office and additional additional election-related forms and resources are available on this City Secretary/Elections website – inclusive of the City Charter, which provides each candidate an overview of the roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed officials of the City of Palmview, as well as the power given to the citizens.

A list of important election-related dates is provided depicting the filing period for a place on the City election ballot beginning on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and continues through Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please be advised that while the City Secretary is able assist you with any aspect of the campaign and city services, her role is limited to serving as the filing authority limited to accepting and filing the various forms, applications, affidavits, and/or statements, and noting the date and time of the filing thereon; hence, she should not to be expected to comment upon the timeliness or sufficiency of reports filed. Accordingly, it is the candidate’s responsibility to become familiar with the laws applicable in campaigning for office.

A candidate will be required to designate a Campaign Treasurer and thereafter, ensure that financial reports are completed by the Candidate’s Campaign Treasurer, signed by the Candidate, and filed in the City Secretary’s Office in a timely manner as prescribed by Title 15 of the Texas Election Code which governs campaign expenditures. For specific questions regarding reporting procedures, contributions, or expenditures, please contact the Texas Ethics Commission directly at (512) 463-5800 or 1(800)325-8506 and/or visit their website: www.ethics.state.tx.us. Please note that Campaign Reports and other forms submitted by candidates (including the Application for a Place on the Ballot) are considered open records and will be made available for reporters and opponents alike with a proper written Open Records Request filed through my office or via the on-line “Open Records Portal” at www.cityofpalmview.gov.

Your interest in municipal government is appreciated and hope that this will be a positive and exciting experience for you. We look forward to working with you during this election campaign period and working with the successful candidate!

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the City Secretary at (956) 432-0324, by email at avbarrera@cityofpalmviewtx.us, or visit her off office at Palmview City Hall, 400 W. Veterans Blvd., Palmview, Texas.

Becoming a candidate

English Application for place on the ballot for a general election

Appointment of Campaign Treasurer & instructions

CFCP – Code of Fair Campaign Practices – Optional

Request for Confidentiality for Candidates under Texas Government Code – Pursuant to Section 552.1175 of the Texas Government Code, an elected public officer may request certain information to be restricted from public access (home address, home telephone number, emergency contact, date of birth, social security number, and family members).

Important election-related dates for May 2, 2026 General City Election

Wednesday, January 14th

First day to file an Application for a Place on the Ballot

Friday, February 13th

5:00 p.m. – Last day to file for a place on the ballot

Tuesday, February 17th

5:00 p.m. – Last day for write-in candidate to declare candidacy

Thursday, February 19th

5:30 p.m. – Date that the City Secretary will conduct drawing for place on the ballot. Location to be announced and formal notification will be given to candidate beforehand.

Friday, February 20th

5:00 p.m. – Last day for a ballot candidate to withdraw name from ballot. If a candidate withdraws or is declared ineligible by this date, his or her name is omitted from the ballot.

5:00 p.m. – Last day for a write-in candidate to withdraw candidacy

Thursday, April 2nd

5:00 p.m. – Last day a person may register to vote in the May 2, 2026 Election

5:00 p.m. – Due date for first report of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures (C/OH Form) (30^th day before election). (Opposed candidates only not filing modified reporting)*

Monday, April 20th

Early Voting by Personal Appearance begins

5:00 p.m. – Last day Early Voting Clerk can receive applications for a mail ballot to be received via US Mail, or common/contract carrier.

Friday, April 24th

5:00 p.m. – Due date for second report of Campaign Contributions on Expenditures (8^th day before the election). (C/OH Form) (Opposed candidates only)*

Tuesday, April 28th

Early Voting by personal appearance ends.

Saturday, May 2nd – Election Day

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Voting at designated Election Day Polling places.

7:00 p.m. – Unofficial Results Announced after the polls close on Election Day.

Date to be determined for official canvass of election results including ordering of a run-off election if necessary and/or swearing of new officers (3-11 days after Election Day)