Next Election Information
Date: November 4, 2025
Paul Johnson, Mayor - Term expires November 2025
Eric Davis, Place 1 - Term expires November 2025
Tom Buckle, Place 2, Mayor Pro Tem - Term expires November 2025
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE:**\ Candidates for mayor and council member shall meet the qualifications for elective office as established in the Texas Elections Code.
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Candidate Information
General Election
Qualified persons may file as a candidate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the City Secretary’s Office at City Hall, 18649 FM 1431, Suite 4A, Jonestown, Texas. There is no filing fee.
Packet 1: Candidate forms and information needed to file for candidacy:
Notice to Potential Candidates
Texas Election Law is very specific in many areas and the linked material below contains information and forms for the General Election. The information includes the following:
- Application for a place on the City of Jonestown General Election Ballot
- Form CTA Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate
- CTA Instruction Guide - The CTA form is to be filed in the City Secretary’s office at the same time as the above application. If you choose modified reporting, the back of the form must be completed. Also, note the statement that must be signed regarding the nepotism law.
- Form CFCP Code of Fair Campaign Practices
- Fair Campaign Practices Act - Subscription to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices is voluntary. If you choose to subscribe to the Code, the CFCP form can be filed with the City Secretary’s office after submitting your campaign treasurer appointment form.
Packet 2: Once you have filed your application with the City Secretary, you may utilize the following forms as needed during the campaign:
- See ”Starting and Ending Your Campaign” and ”FAQ’s for Candidates” on the Texas Ethics Commission website.
- 2024 Candidate Calendar and Schedule for Reports Due
- Campaign Finance Guide
- Form C/OH, Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report
- Form C/OH Instruction Guide
- Form UD, Unsworn Declaration
- Form C/OH-UC, Candidate/Officeholder Report of Unexpended Contributions
- Form C/OH-UC Instruction Guide
- Form CIS, Conflicts Disclosure Statement
- Form CIQ, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Form ACTA, Amendment to Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
- Form ACTA, Instruction Guide
- Form COR-C/OH, Correction/Amendment Affidavit for Candidate/Officeholder
- Pamphlet, “Political Advertising - What You Need to Know” ( All of the above forms and documents are available on the Texas Ethics Commission website)
- Copy of City of Jonestown sign ordinances
- TxDOT Notice Regarding Political Signs (Note: Improperly placed signs will be removed by City personnel or by the Texas Department of Transportation if they are in the FM 1431 right of way. Signs must be removed 72 hours after the election. If you have a question about signs, please contact city staff by calling the city’s Building Department, 512-267-0359 or by e-mailing Cindy Jolly.
- Booklet, ”A Guide to Becoming a City Official”
- Certificate of Withdrawal (Secretary of State form AW-316) (instructions)
It is your responsibility as a candidate to become familiar with the laws applicable to campaign contributions and expenditures. Adherence to the financial reporting procedures and deadlines is essential, since campaign reports are considered open records and thus open to the scrutiny of media and opponents. Should you have any questions regarding reporting procedures, contributions for expenditures, please call the Texas Ethics Commission office at 512-463-5800 or visit their web site, https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/
The duties of the City Secretary are limited to accepting and filing the various applications, affidavits and statements, and noting the date and time of filing thereon. The City Secretary is not able to judge or comment upon the timeliness or accuracy of any reports filed, or assist with forms completion.