Responsibilities
Election responsibilities of the City Clerk’s office include:
- Supporting candidates who want to run for office
- Assisting Council in placing issues on the ballot
- Validating petitions for items that may appear on the ballot, or for candidates who do not choose to pay the filing fee
- Receiving campaign finance reports from local candidates, officeholders and political action committees as required by the Texas Ethics Commission
- Providing media and the public with election information
When Travis County acquired electronic voting equipment, the City Council contracted with Travis County to conduct municipal elections and designated the OCC as the contract administrator.
Ballot Applications
Applications for a Place on the May 12, 2012 Election Ballot.
Campaign Finance Reports
Campaign finance reports from local candidates, office holders and political action committees.
Campaign Treasurer Forms
The Texas Election Code requires Campaign Treasurer Appointments to be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission and the City Clerk's Office.
Election Calendar
The election calendar has important election dates and filing deadlines for candidates.
Calendario de Elección
El calendario de elección contiene fechas importantes acerca de la elección y fechas tope para los candidatos.
Petitions
Citizens can submit petitions for Charter amendments, Initiative, Referendum or Recall Petitions. For requirements and additional information, click here.
Resources
- Travis County - For election information, call 512-238-8683.
- Williamson County - For election information, call 512-943-1630.
- Election history - View an easily-accessible database of candidates and voting statistics for the City's elections from 1840 to the present.
State of Texas
United States of America
