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Notice of Candidate Filing Period

Notice of Candidate Filing Period

Get advice for notifying the public of the filing period for running for school trustee on May 2, 2026. The deadline to post this notice is Monday, December 15, 2025.

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The first deadline for the May 2, 2026 election is Monday, December 15, 2025: the deadline to post notice of the candidate filing period under Texas Election Code section 141.040. TASB Legal Services recommends posting the Notice in the location or locations a district regularly uses for posting public notices, including the school district’s website. In this article, get a "Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot" form and recommendations for completing the form.

Notice of Candidate Filing Period for May 2 2026.pdf

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