(a) 
Conduct of elections.
The provisions of the general election laws of the State of Texas shall apply to elections held under this Charter. All elections provided for by the Charter shall be conducted by the election authorities established by law. Candidates shall run for office without party designation. For the conduct of City elections, for the prevention of fraud in such elections, and for the recount of ballots in cases of doubt or fraud, the City Council shall adopt ordinances consistent with law and this Charter, and the election authorities may adopt further regulations consistent with law and this Charter and the ordinances of the Council. Such ordinances and regulations pertaining to elections shall be publicized in the manner of City ordinances generally.
(b) 
Regular elections.
The regular City elections shall be held on the May general election date established by the Texas Election Code unless another date is required by state law.
(c) 
Special elections.
The City Council, by ordinance or resolution, may call such special or run-off elections as are authorized by law or this Charter, shall fix the time and place of holding the same, and shall provide all means for holding such elections.
(d) 
Beginning of term.
The term of an elected Councilmember or Mayor shall begin or the date of the first regular meeting of City Council held on or after the date that City Council canvasses the results of the election for such Councilmembers.
(Ordinance 2024-O-045 adopted 11/18/2024)
When an election for office with a term longer than two years does not result in one candidate receiving a majority vote, City Council shall call a run-off election. A run-off election shall be held between the two candidates receiving the most votes on the date provided by state law, and in accordance with state law.
(Ordinance 2024-O-045 adopted 11/18/2024)
Any qualified person as prescribed by Article III may submit an application to have their name placed on the official ballot for the position of Councilmember or Mayor. Such application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall otherwise meet the requirements of the Texas Election Code and other applicable state law. The City Secretary shall review the application, with the guidance of the City Attorney or other City staff, as needed, and notify the applicant candidate whether or not the application satisfies the form, content, and procedural requirements of this Charter and the Texas Election Code. If an application does not comply with applicable requirements, the City Secretary shall return it immediately to the applicant with a statement of such insufficiency. The applicant may file a new application within the regular time for filing applications. The City Secretary shall keep on file all applications found sufficient at least until the expiration of the term of office for which such candidates filed.
(Ordinance 2024-O-045 adopted 11/18/2024)