Information for Candidates and Office Holders
Interested in running for public office?
You must file an Appointment of Campaign Treasurer before you file an application for a place on the ballot, announce your intent to run for public office, or solicit or accept contributions or make expenditures.
Texas Ethics Commission- Starting Your Campaign/Ending Your Campaign
Application for a place on the Primary ballot is filed with the political party of your choice. Tex. Elec. Code Ann. § 172.023