Notice of filing opportunity and notice of deadline to file applications for place on the ballot

Jun 22, 2023


Houston Community College System

Trustee Elections November 7, 2023

 

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Houston Community College System (HCC) will hold an election to fill three (3) HCC Board of Trustees positions in geographic districts IV, V, and IX.

Interested candidates desiring to run for an HCC Trustee Position must file for a place on the general election ballot between Saturday, July 22, 2023, and Monday, August 21, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. All applications must be filed in person, by mail, e-mail, or fax at:

Houston Community College System

Board Services Office

3100 Main, 12th Floor, Room 12D13

Houston, TX 77002

E-mail:  hcc.trusteeselection@hccs.edu

Fax: 713.718.2120

 

The HCC Office of Board Services will accept applications for a place on the general election ballot during the designated filing period, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  NO applications will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023. There is no filing fee.

Please download the Application for place on ballot or pick up an application form from HCC Office of Board Services at the address listed above. Information is also available on the Texas Secretary of State’s website at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/index.shtml.

For additional election information, please visit 2023 Trustee Elections on HCC’s website: https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/board-of-trustees/board-information/trustee-elections/.

For remaining questions, please contact the HCC Office of Board Services at 713-718-8398.  Please note that HCC Office of Board Services is unable to and does not provide legal advice to potential candidates. This information is provided to help potential candidates with useful information. The information is provided only as a guide. HCC does not provide legal advice to potential candidates. Rather, it is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that he/she is in compliance with all legal requirements.

The Texas Ethics Commission is the agency responsible for administering various laws including but not limited to Title 15, Election Code, concerning political contributions and expenditures, and political advertising.

 

 Houston Community College System

2023 Trustee Elections

(Dates are subject to changes after the 2023 Legislative Session)

Which trustee positions are on the ballot in the November 2023 election?
  • Trustee Position, District IV (Term expires 12/31/2023)
  • Trustee Position, District V (Term expires - 12/31/2023)
  • Trustee Position, District IX (Term expires - 12/31/2023)

How long is the term of office?

6 years

Where do I File?

HCC Board Services Office

3100 Main Street, 12th Floor, Suite 12D13

Houston TX, 77002

Email Address:

Fax: 713.718.2120

First Day to File for Place on Ballot or a Declaration of Write-In Candidacy

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Last Day to File for Place on Ballot

Monday, August 21, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.  Late filings WILL NOT be accepted.

Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy

Friday, August 24, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Location of next officer election

Polling locations determined by Harris County: https://www.harrisvotes.com/

What are the candidate eligibility requirements for office in Texas?

See Section 141.001, Election Code.

Candidate Eligibility Requirements
  • Must have resided continuously in the Houston Community College System geographic district for which the candidate is applying to appear on the ballot six months prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.
  • Must have resided continuously in the State of Texas for 12 months immediately preceding the filing deadline.
  • Must be a qualified registered voter in the geographic district within Houston Community College System for which the candidate is applying to appear on the ballot.
  • Must be 18 years or older on the first day of the term of office to be filled.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have not been finally convicted of a felony (unless the person has been pardoned or similarly released from the resulting disabilities of the felony).
  • Must have not been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either (a) totally mentally incapacitated or (b) partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote.
  • No compensation is provided for the role of Trustee. Candidates must be willing to serve without compensation.
  • Trustees will be subject to certain nepotism laws. Candidates should also be aware of applicable nepotism laws.

Is there a fee?

No

Election Day

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

 




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