IMPORTANT 2020 ELECTION DATES
CITY OF ARCOLA GENERAL ELECTION
MAY 2, 2020
Saturday, May 2, 2020 – Uniform Election
Saturday, May 2, 2020 – Uniform Election Date (Limited)
Authority Conducting Elections
Local Political Subdivisions (County-ordered elections may not be held on this date. County Election Official may, but is not required to, contract to provide election services to political subdivisions holding elections on this date.).
Deadline to post NEW HB 305 notice.1
September 1, 2019* *NEW LAW: Effective Sunday, September 1, 2019 (HB 305 affects political subdivisions with taxing authority) 1
Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline (Local Political Subdivisions Only)1
Monday, December 16, 2019 for local political subdivisions that have a first day
First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Wednesday, January 1, 2020* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2020 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.
First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Political Subdivisions Only)1
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure
Friday, February 14, 2020
Last Day to File for a Place on the
General Election Ballot (Local
Political Subdivisions Only)2
Friday, February 14, 2020 at 5:00
p.m.
Last Day to File a Declaration of
Write-in Candidacy (Local Political
Subdivisions Only)
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE
First Day of Early Voting by
Personal Appearance
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by
Mail (Received, not Postmarked)
Monday, April 20, 2020 (deadline
falls on San Jacinto Day, moves to
preceding business day)
Last Day of Early Voting by
Personal Appearance
Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail
Saturday, May 2, 2020 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, ORMonday, May 4, 2020 (next business day after Election Day) at5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at thelocation of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or militaryvoter deadlines apply)4
Texas Ethics Commission Rules
**As required by the Legislature, the Texas Ethics Commission adopted Forms CIS and CIQ. Please note that the Texas Ethics Commission does NOT have jurisdiction to interpret or enforce Chapter 176 of the Government Code; that responsibility rests with the local filing authority.
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Also, please note that these forms are filed with the City Secretary and NOT with the Texas Ethics Commission.
The City of Arcola, Texas
13222 Highway 6
Arcola, TX 77583
Phone: 281-431-0606
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