City general elections shall be held on the uniform election date in May in odd numbered years in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
(Charter adopted by election of 11/4/97; Ordinance 0237 adopted 8/8/17, amnd. A, approved at election of 11/7/17)
All citizens residing in the City and otherwise qualified by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas to vote in the City shall be qualified voters of the City.
(Charter adopted by election of 11/4/97)
All municipal elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the general laws of Texas regulating the holding of elections. The City Council shall have the power to make rules and regulations consistent with this Charter or the general laws of this State for the conduct of elections or for the prevention of frauds in elections.
(Charter adopted by election of 11/4/97)
(A) 
Any qualified citizen who desires to become a candidate for City office shall file with the City Clerk a signed application for his or her name to appear on the ballot. This application must be filled in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
(B) 
In addition to all General Requirements for Application for a place on the ballot as specified in the Texas Election Code, or any other requirements specified in the Constitution and the laws of the State of Texas, a candidate must possess the qualifications specified in Section 3.02, paragraph (A) of this Charter.
(C) 
Any elected City official who applies to become a candidate for an elected office, for an agency, board or district which is directly involved in taxing, providing services, or establishing schools within the Town of Horizon City or any elected City official which becomes a candidate for a place other than the one currently held automatically resigns in accordance with the Texas Constitution and state law. Any vacancy created by such resignation shall be filled in accordance with the Texas Constitution and state laws.
(Charter adopted by election of 11/4/97; Ordinance 0142 adopted 3/8/05, amnd. 9, approved at election of 5/7/05; Ordinance 0237 adopted 8/8/17, amnd. A, approved at election of 11/7/17)
At any regular or special election for the City Council, including the office of Mayor, the candidate for each position or place who shall receive the majority vote of the qualified voters voting at an election in accordance with the Texas Constitution and state laws shall be declared elected.
(Charter adopted by election of 11/4/97; Ordinance 0237 adopted 8/8/17, amnd. A, approved at election of 11/7/17)