Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Election Service Contract between the County of Galveston and the City of Texas City and naming the City Secretary as the Authorized Representative.

As noted in Resolution No. 2026-01, it is time to prepare for the May 2nd General Election. For the last few years, the City of Texas City has entered into an agreement with the County for election services and to jointly share election costs with other entities county-wide allowing our residents to vote anywhere in the county. If we do not have an election, then we can cancel the agreement.

Funds for the 2026 General Election were allocated in the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget.

It is the recommendation of the City Secretary's Office to enter into an agreement with Galveston County for election services.