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CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 01/07/2026
- Title:
- Submitted By:
- Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
- Department:
- City Secretary
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-001, calling a General Election to be held in Texas City on May 2, 2026, and designating polling locations. (City Secretary)
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
Applications can be accepted as early as January 14, 2026: the last day to file is February 13, 2026. Applications are available from the Secretary of State's website. Packets are available with additional information, such as a copy of the City Charter, an application to place a name on the ballot, and information on finance laws, etc. Those packets are available now on the Election Information webpage on the City website (Election Information | Texas City, TX (texascitytx.gov)) and in the City Secretary's office. Early Voting will begin on April 20, 2026. Exact dates and times will be posted once those details are available. The proposed designated polling places are the Nessler Center and Carver Community Center.