May 7, 2022 City of Jacksboro General Election

The City’s General Election is held the first Saturday in May of each year.

All City Council places are 2 year terms being elected “at large” as each represent the entire community. The Mayoral race is held on odd numbered years, along with Council Places 2 and 4; Places 1, 3 and 5 are held on even numbered years.

Places are elected by plurality vote, meaning a candidate must receive more votes than any other candidate for that office.

CANDIDATE APPLICATION, INFORMATION AND FORMS

Thank you for your interest in serving your community as part of the municipal government. 
Please keep in mind the important dates listed in the "CALENDARS" section as forms will not be received before nor after the dates specified. 
Should you have any questions related to filing your application for a place on the May 7, 2022 General Election Ballot, please do not hesitate to contact City Secretary Brenda Tarpley at 940-567-6321 or via email at btarpley@cityofjacksboro.com. 
For questions concerning reporting procedures, contributions, or expenditures, please contact the Texas Ethics Commission at Main Number: 512-463-5800 or TDD: 1-800-735-2989 or go online at www.ethics.state.tx.us. 
You may direct questions about election laws to the Secretary of State-Election Division at 1.800.252.VOTE (8683) or 512.463.5650, or go online at www.sos.state.tx.us
Your interest in serving your community is appreciated.  
The following is information compiled to assist with your application for a place on the City of Jacksboro General Election Ballot as well as campaigning. 
Additional information can be found at the Texas Ethics Commission website and the Texas Secretary of State website through the links provided above.
Hard copies of any of this information is available at the City Secretary's office at Jacksboro City Hall 112 W Belknap Street, Jacksboro, TX  76458.

City of Jacksboro May 7, 2022 General Election Filing Dates & Candidate Eligibility Requirements

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CANDIDATE FORMS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

NOTE: Links to all forms will be provided upon availability from Texas Secretary of State and Texas Ethics Commission

TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE CANDIDACY FILING FORMS

CANDIDACY FILING INFORMATION  (Texas Secretary of State)
NOTE: This outline addresses the general requirements for candidacy for local political subdivisions such as cities, school districts, water districts, hospital districts, etc.  All sections refer to the Texas Election Code unless otherwise cited.  The City of Jacksboro is a Type A General Law municipality.

APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE CITY OF JACKSBORO GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT (Form 2-21) 

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*Read the form completion instructions very carefully in order to avoid any discrepancies that could render your application invalid.

*Note the filing deadline of February 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., the application must be received in the City Secretary's office no later than this date and time.

DECLARATION OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY

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• TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION CANDIDACY FORMS

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/local/localcohfrm.php

APPOINTMENT OF A CAMPAIGN TREASURER BY CANDIDATE (Form CTA)

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FILLABLE FORM

INSTRUCTIONS

AMENDMENT APPOINTMENT OF A CAMPAIGN TREASURER BY CANDIDATE (Form ACTA)
PDF FORM
FILLABLE FORM
INSTRUCTIONS

CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES (Form CFCP)  
PDF FORM

CANDIDATE/OFFICEHOLDER CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT (Form CO/H)

PDF FORM

INSTRUCTIONS

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (Form CIS)

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE

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CALENDARS 

TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE IMPORTANT MAY 7, 2022 ELECTION DATES 

TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION 2022 SCHEDULE FOR ELECTIONS HELD ON UNIFORM ELECTION DATES   (link will be provided when TEC makes schedule available)

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; TITLE 2. ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT; SUBTITLE B. MUNICIPAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT: CHAPTER 22. ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY 

FIRST STEPS FOR CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR A CITY OFFICE  

TITLE 15, ELECTION CODE: REGULATING POLITICAL FUNDS AND CAMPAIGNS  

CHAPTER 258, ELECTION CODE: FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES  

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RULES FOR POSTING CAMPAIGN SIGNS 

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION POLITICAL AND CAMPAIGN SIGNS PAMPHLET

CAMPAIGN FINANCE GUIDE FOR CANDIDATES AND OFFICEHOLDERS WHO FILE WITH LOCAL FILING AUTHORITIES 

POLITICAL ADVERTISING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

TERMS, QUALIFICATIONS & VACANCIES FOR TYPE A GENERAL LAW MUNICIPALITIES