The regular City election shall be held annually on a date provided by law, at which time members of the City Council shall be elected to fill those offices which become vacant that year. The City Council shall fix the hours and place for holding such elections in conformity with applicable provisions of law
The City Council shall make all regulations considered to be necessary or desirable which are not inconsistent with this Charter or the laws of the State of Texas, for the conduct of municipal elections, or for the prevention of fraud in such elections. The City Council may appoint election officials who will conduct the municipal elections consistent with this Charter, regulations made by the City Council, and the laws of the State of Texas. The City Council may provide for the compensation of all election officials in City elections and for all other expenses of holding such elections.
Any qualified person who desires to become a candidate for election to the office of Mayor or a City Councilmember shall file with the City Secretary a candidate application that complies with applicable law.
The official ballot shall be drawn up by the City Secretary and approved by the City Attorney, and the candidate names, without party designation, and position on the ballot shall be placed in compliance with state law.
The returns of every municipal election shall be delivered forthwith to the City Secretary. The City Council shall canvass the returns and declare the official results of the election in the manner and within the time periods provided by law. Returns of every municipal election shall be recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
The City Council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its own members, but the decisions of the City Council in any case shall be subject to review by the courts.
The candidate receiving a majority of all votes cast for the office is elected.
If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election shall be held as provided by law.
The City Council may by ordinance or resolution call such special elections as are authorized by state law and this Charter, fix the time and place for holding same, and provide all means for holding such special elections; provided that every special election shall be called and held as nearly as practicable according to the provisions of the general election laws of the State of Texas.