Elections
VOTER INFORMATION
Register. VOTE. Be Heard.
Next Election Saturday, May 1, 2027 – General Election
The Town of Horizon City voters will elect a Mayor and Councilmembers Places 3,5, and 7. Los votantes de la Ciudad de Horizon City elegirán el alcalde y miembros del concilio lugares 3, 5, y 7.
Offices to be held on the 2027 Ballot
- Mayor
- Councilmember, Place 3
- Councilmember, Place 5
- Councilmember, Place 7
Important Dates for Candidates:
- First Day for Filing Candidate Application: Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Filing Deadline for Candidates: Friday, February 12, 2027
Filing Period for a Place on the Ballot
The Texas Election Code sets the filing deadline for a place on the ballot of an election on a uniform election date at the 78th day before Election Day (Section 143.007(c)) and provides that the first day to file an application is 30th day before the filing deadline (Section 143.007(a)).
- The first day for filing an application is the 30th day preceding, which is Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
- The filing deadline is the 78th day before the May 1st election date which is Friday, February 12, 2027 by 5:00 p.m.
CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Requirements to file for Elective Office:
Any citizen meeting the qualifying requirements herein listed and is interested in the election to City office shall file with the City Clerk, a fully and properly executed application for his or her name to appear on the ballot. This application must be filed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. (City Charter, Section 6.04.)
Currently seated Officials:
Any elected City Official who applies to become a candidate for an office or place other than the one currently held must resign his or her elected office if the scheduled term of the office or place currently held would overlap with the one for which application is being made. The resignation must be announced at least thirty (30) days prior to the filing deadline and the effective date of the resignation must be no later than the date of the related election. Any vacancy created by such resignation shall be filled at the related election. (City Charter, Section 6.04)
Qualifications:
Eligibility requirements as prescribed in the Election Code, Title 9., Candidates, Chapter 141. Candidacy for Public Office Generally; Subchapter A. Eligibility for Public Office. To be eligible to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, a public elective office in this state, a person must: (Texas State Statute/Election Code)
- be a United States Citizen,
- be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election on date of appointment,
- have not been determined to be mentally incapacitated,
- have not been convicted of a felony.
Candidate Packet
Application for Place on the Ballot (Note: the Application for Place on the Ballot and the Code of Fair Campaign Practices must be submitted on the day of filing. For all other please see election calendar and/or TX Ethics Commission Filing Schedule for due dates)
Texas Ethics Commission Filing Schedule
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement
Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire
Code of Fair Campaign Practices
CITY ELECTION INFORMATION
Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions Subdivisions
Horizon City Charter Article IV – Elections
Horizon City Code of Ethics – Ordinance 0116, Horizon City Code of Ethics – Ordinance 0116 Amendment 2
Horizon City Sign Regulations – Ordinance 0091
Guide to A Local Filling Authority’s Duties under the Campaign Finance Law – Texas Ethics Commission
Political Advertising: What you need to know – Texas Ethics Commission
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS
The City Clerk serves as filing authority of Campaign/Officeholder Finance Reports under Title 15 of the Texas Election Code, which is governed by the Texas Ethics Commission. The filing of a Campaign Treasure Appointment thereafter triggers filing requirements under Title 15 for opposed candidates to file campaign finance reports 30 days and 8 days prior to Election Day – as well as 8 days prior to a Run-off Election Day.
If an unsuccessful candidate does not expect to accept any further campaign contributions or to make any further campaign expenditures, he/she should file a Final Report to be relieved of further filing requirements; otherwise, the candidate must continue filing reports on semi-annual reporting dates. Officeholders are required to file reports semi-annually on January 15th and July 15th each year throughout the duration of their respective term in office.
The City Clerk is limited to providing the required forms, accepting completed reports, noting the date/time of the filing and is not obligated to comment on sufficiency of reports filed. For more information on campaign finance, visit www.ethics.state.tx.us.
January 15, 2027, Officeholder Reports
- To be filed
ADDITIONAL VOTER INFORMATION
El Paso County Elections Website Link
Texas Secretary of State – Election Website
IMPORTANT LINKS
Secretary of State Elections
El Paso County Votes
Texas Ethics Commission Campaign Finance Reports