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How to run for city council, mayor or school board in Texas in 2027: the application for a place on the ballot, the May 1 election and the campaign.
New to this topic? Start with the full guide.
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Every date a Texas city or school board candidate needs for May 1, 2027: filing Jan 13 to Feb 12, voter deadlines, early voting and runoffs.
How to run for city council in Texas in 2027: city types, who qualifies, filing with the city secretary Jan 13 to Feb 12, and the May 1 election.
How to run for mayor in Texas in 2027: residence rules by city type, filing with the city secretary Jan 13 to Feb 12, and the May 1 election and runoffs.
How to run for school board trustee in Texas in 2027: who qualifies, filing with the board secretary Jan 13 to Feb 12, and the May 1 election.
How to fill out and file Texas Form 2-49 for a city or school board race in 2027: each line, the oath, fees or petitions, and the Feb 12 deadline.
A week-by-week campaign plan for Texas city council, mayor and school board candidates, from filing on Jan 13 to the May 1, 2027 election.
How a Texas city or school board campaign texts voters in 2027: written consent, a committee and EIN, Campaign Verify timing and a registered number.
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Open an account, import your contact list, and write your first message. Before your first text can go out, the phone carriers review and approve the number you will send from. For a toll-free number, that review usually takes about three business days.
