2024 Candidate Packet

To request a printed Candidate Packet for the May 4, 2024 election for Council  Places 1, 2, and 3, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at Town Hall (1614 S Bowen Road). If you have questions, please call 817-617-3706 or email citysecretary@townofpantego.com. For questions, complaints, or concerns regarding campaign finance, contact the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) at ethics.state.tx.us or 512-463-5800. For general election law questions, contact the Secretary of State (SOS) at sos.state.tx.us or 800-252-8683 or 512-463-5650.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Introduction Letter (PDF)
• Dates of Interest (PDF)

REQUIRED FILINGS

• Application for a Place on the Ballot (PDF)
• Form CTA (Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer) (PDF) | Instructions

RECOMMENDED FILINGS

• Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Form CFCP) (PDF) | "Fair Campaign Practices Act" (Election Code, Ch. 258)
• Request For Confidentiality for Candidates Under Texas Government Code

POLITICAL ADVERTISING 

• Local Code Regulating Political Signs
• Political Advertising: What You Need to Know (PDF)
• TxDOT Sign Regulations (Pioneer/Spur 303 is a State Highway)
• Political Signs - Local Government Code
• Political Advertising - Texas Ethics Commission (TEC)

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING 

The basic forms and information are included below. However, candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with campaign finance reporting obligations for local candidates via the Texas Ethics Commission. 

• First Steps for Local Candidates (PDF)
• Campaign Finance Guide (PDF)
• Form C/OH (Campaign Finance Report) (PDF) | Instructions
  
• 2024 Local Filing Schedule

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS FOR CANDIDATES

• Pantego Code of Ordinances
• Community Profile
• Sitting Mayor and Council
• Tarrant County Elections
• Election Dates (SOS)
• Running for Local Office (SOS)
• Local Candidacy Filing (SOS)
• Texas Municipal League (TML) Publications

The City Secretary’s Office is here to help you and will assist you as best as possible with any questions. Your interest in serving our community is appreciated and I hope that your candidacy will be a positive experience for you and your supporters.

Candidate Packet and Election Notices