Elections/Elección

The City Secretary serves as the head Election Official for the City of Hillsboro and is responsible for conducting all city elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas. Elections are conducted annually on the Uniform Election Day in May (the first Saturday in May). The next Hillsboro City Officer's Election is scheduled to occur on May 2, 2026 for Place 2, Place 4, and Place 6 (At-large.) For additional information regarding candidate requirements and eligibility please see below. Applications will begin being accepted on January 14, 2026. To access an application, click here. For any further questions, please contact the City Secretary's office at 254-582-3271 or jguy@hillsborotx.org. Candidate packets will be available for pick-up beginning Monday, January 5, 2026 or accessed here .

Upcoming City Elections
    • May 3, 2025-Elect Mayor (At-Large,) Councilmember for Place 1, Councilmember for Place 3, and Councilmember for Place 5 (Filing period: Jan. 15 - Feb. 14, 2025)
    • May 2, 2026 - Elect Councilmembers for Place 2, Place 4, and Place 6 At-Large (Filing period: Jan. 14 - Feb. 13, 2026)
    • May 1, 2027-Elect Mayor (At-Large,) Councilmember for Place 1, Councilmember for Place 3, and Councilmember for Place 5 (Filing period: Jan. 13 - Feb. 12, 2025)
Hillsboro City Charter, Article 5.02: Filing for Office
Each candidate for an elective city office shall meet the following qualifications:
a) Shall be twenty -one (21) years of age or older on the commencement of the term to be filled at the election.
b) Shall be a registered and qualified voter of the City.
c) Shall have resided for at least twelve (12) months preceding the election within the corporate limits of the City, including territory annexed prior to the filing deadline.
d) Shall not be in arrears in the payment of any taxes or other liabilities due the City. “In arrears" is defined herein to mean that payment has not been received within ninety (90) days from due date.
e) An incumbent seeking reelection as a member of the Council must file for the same position number the incumbent is presently serving.
f) No candidate may file for more than one office or position number per election. Home Rule Charter for The CITY OF HILLSBORO 1981 Article 5
g) No employee of the City shall continue in such position after being elected to any elective municipal office.
 
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Posting Requirements2 documents

  • Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on Ballot
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Resources6 documents

  • Election Code
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  • Hillsboro City Charter-Article 5: Nominations and Elections
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Posting Requirements8 documents

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  • Order of General Election for Municipalities-ENG & SPAN
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  • Ordering May 2025 General Election-Resolution
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  • SAMPLE Ballot
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Campaign Finance Reports2 documents

  • April 3rd-Eric Fleming
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Voting Precincts7 documents

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