Elections in Texas local government
What Texas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,390 Texas meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Texas with the most elections activity
- Farmers Branch, TX (23)
- Deer Park, TX (23)
- McKinney, TX (22)
- North Richland Hills, TX (22)
- New Braunfels, TX (21)
- Abilene, TX (20)
- El Paso, TX (20)
- Brownsville, TX (19)
- Amarillo, TX (18)
- Anna, TX (18)
- Temple, TX (16)
- La Porte, TX (16)
Latest matching meetings
Candidate/Officeholder campaign finance report filed for review
The council will receive a Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH) as required by the Texas Ethics Commission. The filing documents total political contributions, expenditures, and outstanding loans for the reporting period. No decisions are being made; the report is being accepted for the public…
Council to consider special election on animal control and fee schedule repeal
The City Council will determine if structures at 160 Box Rd. and 304 Valleyview are unsafe and order their demolition. The body will also consider calling a special election for November 3, 2026, regarding animal control and fee ordinances. Other items include a TxDot maintenance agreement and the awarding of a city…
League City Council to order General Election for November 3, 2026
The City Council will consider ordering a general election for Mayor and four Council positions. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts, grant applications, and updates to mobile food vendor regulations.
Ethics Review Commission to administer oaths and elect secretary
The Boerne Ethics Review Commission will meet to administer oaths to new members David Gonzalez and Albert Turgon, elect a commission secretary, and approve minutes from a previous meeting. No discussion or action on public comments is permitted.
Jonestown Council Committees to discuss budget and development proposals
This meeting is for review and discussion only; no official action will be taken. The body will discuss the FY26-27 proposed budget, a general election order, and various land use and public safety matters.
Council to vote on police budget, zoning changes, and special election ordinance
The Corpus Christi City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a police district budget of $11,189,046, several zoning rezoning ordinances, water and wastewater rate updates, and grant appropriations. It will also hold public hearings on HUD funding and a special election ordinance that could continue…
Limestone County considers bridge replacements and FY 2026-2027 annual bids
The Commissioners Court will discuss funding agreements for four bridge replacements and approve annual bids for various county supplies and services. The body will also consider agreements with Election Systems & Software for hardware and software.
Brewster County holds 2027 budget workshop and election planning
The Commissioners Court will conduct a workshop for the 2027 draft budget, including salary scales and a potential Capital Improvements Fund. The body is also deciding on election orders and personnel for the November General Election.
City Council to vote on budget, liquor sale election, and holiday lighting contract
The Bastrop City Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, an ordinance for a November election on alcohol sales, and a $213,242 contract for holiday lighting. The meeting also includes a work session on the Settlement Apartments and an executive session regarding property and economic development.
City Council to vote on special election for firefighter collective bargaining
The Abilene City Council will consider a special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on collective bargaining for the Abilene Fire Department and amendments to the city charter regarding impasse. The council will also discuss airport terminal expansion projects and approve various zoning changes and contracts.
Council to consider up to $21M water infrastructure grant application
The Donna City Council will discuss several items, including a $500 sponsorship for the Donna North Football Program and a request to use the Donna Recreation Center for the 2026 General Election. The council will consider Resolution 2026-24, which would authorize an application to the Texas Water Development Board…
Taylor City Council to discuss special election for City Charter amendments
The City Council is considering a special election on November 3, 2026, to amend the City Charter. The body will also review police equipment agreements, banking services, and land use requests.
Quincy Park PID board to vote on FY 2026-27 assessment plan
The Quincy Park PID Advisory Board will review FY 2025-26 activities and vote on the proposed FY 2026-27 service and assessment plan. The meeting also includes a special election for one board position.
Valencia PID Board to vote on members, discuss FY 2026-27 plan
The Valencia PID Advisory Board will hear updates on current fiscal year activities and discuss the proposed Service and Assessment Plan for fiscal year 2026-27. Property owners may comment during the public forum. The board will also vote to fill two advisory board positions.
City Council to discuss charter review and adopt operating procedures
The Cuero City Council will hold a presentation on the City Charter and the Charter Review Commission, consider electing a chairperson and vice‑chairperson for the commission, and discuss adopting operating procedures covering rules of procedure, meeting length, public participation guidelines, meeting schedule, and…
Mission City Council to consider special election for Councilmember Place Two
The City Council will meet to discuss ordering a special election for Councilmember Place Two on November 3, 2026. The body will also consider the sale of two city-owned properties.
Advisory board elects four members and reviews next year's assessment plan
The North Point PID Advisory Board will discuss last fiscal year’s activities and review the proposed service and assessment plan for FY 2026-27. Members will also hold a public comment period before voting on four open advisory board positions. The meeting focuses on administrative updates, budget planning, and…
Parks and Recreation Board to elect leadership and review project updates
The board will consider electing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Members will also receive quarterly project updates regarding the City of Bellmead Parks and Recreation Division.
Crowley Library Board to hold elections for Chairperson and board seats
The Library Board will conduct elections for Chairperson, Place 2, and Place 4. The board will also discuss assistance for the community garden and grant searches for a cargo trailer.
BEDC to approve FY2027 annual budget
The Borger Economic Development Corporation board will elect officers and appoint committees for FY2027. It will consider Resolution R-010-26 to adopt an investment policy, Resolution R-011-26 to reauthorize board and staff authority over public funds, and Resolution R-012-26 to approve the FY2027 annual budget…
Committee will discuss possible 2026 bond election under the adopted framework
The Audit and Finance Committee will approve minutes from its May 20 meeting and then discuss several possible actions, including bylaw amendments for multiple advisory commissions, proposed charter changes for a November 2026 special election, and a potential 2026 bond election. Briefings on public safety mental…
Commission will consider Frontier Bank fence request at 215 Railroad St.
The Buda Historic Preservation Commission will meet on July 16, 2026. The agenda includes approval of the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes, election of a Vice Chair, and discussion of two preservation requests: a perimeter fence proposed by Frontier Bank at 215 Railroad Street and a remodel proposed by George Torres at…
City Council to order general election for November 3, 2026
The City Council will consider an election order for a general election and a joint election with Tarrant County Elections. The body will also review agreements regarding school resource officers and storm sewer assessments.
Fine Arts Commission to discuss meeting frequency and vote on officers
The Fine Arts & Culture Commission will approve minutes from May 21, 2026, and discuss the frequency of its meetings. The body will also vote on officer positions and review a proposed ordinance change.
Weslaco Parks Board to elect new leadership and review park improvements
The Weslaco Parks Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, elect a new chairman and vice-chairman, and discuss park improvements and community surveys.
Commission to consider naming Eastside Park
The Buda Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes and hear a staff report on department project updates. Commissioners will deliberate a recommendation on the naming of Eastside Park and review post‑event reports for the Pony Girls Softball World Series opening ceremonies and the…
Committee to discuss proposed charter amendments
The Charter Review Committee will review proposed amendments to the city charter and determine if changes are needed to Article VII regarding Nominations and Elections. The committee will also discuss items requested by the City Attorney and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
Commissioners Court to consider burn ban and law enforcement upgrades
The Commissioners Court will discuss implementing a burn ban and various equipment purchases for the Sheriff's office and Precinct 1. The body is also reviewing airport maintenance contracts and personnel changes.
Brewster County holds 2027 budget workshop and reviews bank depository bids
The Commissioners Court will conduct a workshop for the 2027 budget and salary schedule. The body is also deciding on the consolidation of election precincts and reviewing bids for the county bank depository contract.
Bartonville Council to fill Place 1 vacancy and discuss FY 2026-2027 budget
The Town Council will hold a budget workshop and a special session to address a vacancy in Place 1 following the resignation of Jim Roberts. The body will also consider a special election for sales and use tax reauthorization and review police service agreements with Denton County.
Council to decide on downtown grant, attorney, salary changes, and election
The Livingston City Council will discuss and consider action on a resolution to apply for a Texas Community Development Block Grant for downtown revitalization, review proposals for city attorney services, and consider amendments to employee benefits and salary schedules. The council will also order the November 3…
City Council to discuss contracts, elections, and legal matters
The Donna City Council will meet to discuss contracts for legal services, bridge consulting, and medical plans, as well as approve a fee schedule for animal surrenders and a resolution for a water systems grant.
Council to order a Nov. 3 special election to reauthorize sales tax for street repairs
The Bartonville Town Council will consider several agenda items, including a budget workshop and the oath of a new police officer. A consent agenda includes an ordinance to hold a November 3 special election to reauthorize the sales and use tax for municipal street maintenance, and two interlocal cooperation…
City Council to consider trucks, grants, and fireworks variance
The Mission City Council will meet to approve routine items, including the purchase of three pickup trucks for $146,250 and a $250,000 grant award. The council will also discuss a fireworks display variance for the Boys and Girls Club and authorize the solicitation of bids for the Hoerner Street Project.
Field leasing contract for Mission City Soccer at City Park to be discussed
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially take action on a field leasing contract for Mason Rankin with Mission City Soccer for the football field at City Park. Other items include finalizing details for the Back-to-School Event/Backpack Giveaway on July 25, requesting a budget increase for…
Council to vote on land swap with Texas A&M for Golf Ranch property
Council will vote on a land exchange with Texas A&M University System for the Golf Ranch property (valued at $2.5M) and consider several rezoning and specific use permit requests. Other action includes approving airport grants totaling over $1M, calling a November general election, and authorizing a $21M grant…
MPO to adopt FY 2027 work program and project selection criteria
The Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee will consider adopting the FY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and approving Category 7 & 9 Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines. The committee will also receive updates on the MPO Director, communication strategy, and current construction…
Friendswood Council reviews November bond election proposals and drainage planning.
The Friendswood City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss governance updates, budget planning, and infrastructure strategy. Key topics include the November bond election propositions, the master drainage plan, e-bike regulations, and council procedural rules. No formal votes are scheduled for this session…
Council to canvass election results and order August runoff election
The City Council will meet to canvass the returns from the June 27, 2026, special election. Following this, the council will consider a resolution to order a runoff election for August 1, 2026.
Council to consider election resolution for mayor and two council seats
The Mission City Council will hold a workshop meeting on July 7, 2026. They will discuss and possibly approve a resolution ordering a general election for Mayor and Council Places One and Three on November 3, 2026. Other items include presentations on delinquent fee collection, recycling, and parks projects, as well…